Feeding quails that are producing eggs.

[jackyboy]

Hi,

What pellet types do I need for quails of more than 6weeks old bearing in mind that all are females which will eventually lay eggs.

Is it ok if I go bio and feed them with vegetables only ?

 

[MrBobWhite]

You need protein in their diets so go to your local feed store and purchase a good game bird grower & feed veg also. When time comes for egg laying depending on what species you have you should purchase a good game bird layer formula.

 

[jackyboy]

Thanks for the feedback. Can I feed them with crush maize?

 

[jackyboy]

Another question. How much does a mature coturnix eat a day?

 

[MrBobWhite]

Yeah some people mix crushed maize with oats and add a bag of insectile mix and their happy campers.

 

[jackyboy]

Thanks.

 

[TwoCrows]

Make sure to always offer crushed oyster shell on the side for the layers in case they need more calcium for hard shelled eggs.

 

[jackyboy]

Thanks for the tip. Oyster shell is not readily availaible on the shelf here. I have can procure myself a lot of coral sand which I presume is a good replacement.

 

[MrNappy]

Eggshell is also a good replacement, any eggshell be it Quail eggshell, Chicken eggshell, or even Ostrich eggshell.

 

[TwoCrows]

Thanks for the tip. Oyster shell is not readily availaible on the shelf here. I have can procure myself a lot of coral sand which I presume is a good replacement.

Coral calcium works just as well as oyster shell.