Well I couldn't wait for my quail to hatch, so I found someone nearby that rasies coturnix. I already have my pen and I figure this way I can have some starting to lay while the others are hatching.
Im getting 42 Coturnix, and he told me they were 6-8 weeks old and starting to lay.
First off how long will a 50lb bag last 42 quail?
Second what the heck do I feed these! Im ready to go to the feed store, and need to know what to get. Agway has a gamebird finisher that's 16% protein and $15 a bag and they also have a grower that's 21% protein for around $15 too. Can I feed them regular layer mash from the mill? I know the layer is 20% protein, not sure what there grower mash is. But the layer is only $10 a bag.
Do they eat pellets or should I stick with crumbles or mash?
Bryan
Im getting 42 Coturnix, and he told me they were 6-8 weeks old and starting to lay.
First off how long will a 50lb bag last 42 quail?
Second what the heck do I feed these! Im ready to go to the feed store, and need to know what to get. Agway has a gamebird finisher that's 16% protein and $15 a bag and they also have a grower that's 21% protein for around $15 too. Can I feed them regular layer mash from the mill? I know the layer is 20% protein, not sure what there grower mash is. But the layer is only $10 a bag.
Do they eat pellets or should I stick with crumbles or mash?
Bryan
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