Mineral lick

A salt lick is originally a natural product of a salt mine. This is a block of mineral salt, either directly broken, cast or pressed and possibly mixed with non-mineral additives. For wildlife, livestock, domestic and small animals, these stones are offered in stores. By licking minerals are extracted, the water source for animals in this way, so they can balance their mineral balance. It is important for the animals, in addition to a high proportion of common salt (sodium chloride) and other mineral salts in small amounts, sg. Trace elements to get, best suited to local conditions.

Cast stones contain relatively little salts, because they do not stick together otherwise, and are also less durable because of its porous structure. In contrast, pressed salt stones can be practically composed arbitrarily and have reached the crystal structure of a high durability.

For pet owners also Licks are offered, which are enriched with herbs or other substances. They should also serve as horses employment opportunity.