Food importance?

[jasonbennett1]

Local feedstores don't carry turkey feed; only NONmedicated gamebird feed. What is more important, the medication in the chick starter or the protein in the gamebird starter? Which feed should I be starting with if these are my only options?

 

[Munchies]

Gamebird feed should be your choice if you are keeping the keets in a clean environment.
Medicine is primarily to avoid Coccidiosis
Other Names
Cocci protozoan parasites
Preventative Measures
Develop resistance in chicks (possibly through exposure to older
birds or litter). Rotate pastures frequently. Keep litter dry and
restrict access to droppings. Add garlic to feed at a 5% rate and
feed fresh garlic regularly. Ensure litter is dry but not dusty. Keep
watering facilities away from litter. Ensure high standards of
hygiene. • Ensure good hygiene of feeders and drinkers. Give apple
cider vinegar (1T/2 gal) in drinking water regularly

 

[fishman65]

another option is to get both feeds and mix them together. You get the med in the chick starter and the protein of the gamebird starter. you win both ways.

 

[shelleyd2008]

Or you could get the non-medicated feed, and add some medicine to their water. There are many that treat or prevent cocci that are water additives. Mixing the two would decrease the overall protein levels.

Count yourself lucky, I can't find non-medicated game bird feed....I could really use it for my quail!