Feed options? can't find purina startena

[Happy Novogens]

I have cortunix hatching eggs coming and was trying to find some Purina Startena as recommended here. The Purina site lists a couple retailers near me, but when I check those stores, they don't carry it after all.

I've checked on Amazon but the best they have is a 15lb bag clear bag (re-bagged, so it comes with no labeling) for $36!

Are there some good alternatives?

 

[Quailobsessed]

The one I use for chicks is Laucke Mills Gamebird Starter, but I think its Australian, so that's probably not very helpful. I think some people use turkey crumbles. Are there any other brands of gamebird starter where you are?

 

[Happy Novogens]

I found some chicken starter mash in my freezer -- just 20% protein. I have some turkey starter crumble (28%) that's been in my refrig for months -- don't know how long it lasts?

I'm seeing other Purina lines at our Tractor Supply, but the protein levels are at 16-18%.

 

[Nabiki]

I found some chicken starter mash in my freezer -- just 20% protein. I have some turkey starter crumble (28%) that's been in my refrig for months -- don't know how long it lasts?

I'm seeing other Purina lines at our Tractor Supply, but the protein levels are at 16-18%.

The turkey started should be okay.

 

[rlchatham]

I use Atwood’s gamebird starter. I believe it’s 28%. It’s about $20/40 lb.

 

[Happy Novogens]

I use Atwood’s gamebird starter. I believe it’s 28%. It’s about $20/40 lb.

Hmmm... I don't know if the Covid 19 scare is making the feed scarce. I can't find this one at our tractor supply or even on Amazon.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[rlchatham]

Hmmm... I don't know if the Covid 19 scare is making the feed scarce. I can't find this one at our tractor supply or even on Amazon.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Atwood’s.com

 

[Happy Novogens]

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately, it's only in select stores and there is no "add to cart" option for online shipping - at least not for this product.

 

[mdees88]

Do you have a feed store or co-op nearby? Possibly where you got the turkey starter from? I feed all my quail 30% turkey starter and I get it cheaper than the 24% chick starter at tractor supply. $15 for 50lb tax free. That 28% turkey starter would be ideal if you can get more of it....

 

[feedman77]

If you talk to the purina sellers in your area see if they will order it for you next time they place a feed order. Most will and shipping is usually reduced.

Did that at a local elevator. Now 3 or 4 people use it so they keep it in stock.