guinea keet feed

Date sort Score sort
betherflies

betherflies

In the Brooder
Jul 20, 2016
8
0
20
Hello! I am new to raising guineas. We have chicks in with a guinea. Is it ok to give it chick starter food? I know they need more protein. They are in the same box as the chicks. Is there a way to give them different food with higher protein, or continue with the chick starter?
 
betherflies said:
Hello! I am new to raising guineas. We have chicks in with a guinea. Is it ok to give it chick starter food? I know they need more protein. They are in the same box as the chicks. Is there a way to give them different food with higher protein, or continue with the chick starter?
Click to expand...

I routinely brood chicks with keets. When I do they all get 28% protein turkey/gamebird starter. The high protein feed will not hurt the chicks. The keets can survive on chick starter, but there are all kinds of chick starters ranging from 15% protein to 22% protein. While the keets can survive on the chick starter, it is not good for them and they will never reach their full potential. It also does not allow the proper development of their internal organs or meet the needs of their high metabolic rates.
 

Similar threads

A
Guinea Keets Dying
Replies
6
Views
1K
AFME
A
Gill-b
    • Like
Indigenous Guinea Fowl rescued keet
2 3 4
Replies
35
Views
3K
tlcmurphy
tlcmurphy
ChicksofHeaven
    • Like
Guinea fowl for pest control?
Replies
9
Views
1K
SamLockwood
SamLockwood
LoveOfFeathers
    • Like
    • Love
    • Wow
Guinea Imprinted on Rooster
Replies
3
Views
905
LoveOfFeathers
LoveOfFeathers
coop21denk
I just can't tell... Male or Female
Replies
4
Views
696
R2elk
R2elk

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom