Game Bird layer feed

[Echo3]

I recently bought purina game bird layer feed and realized it says "Do not feed to male birds". I only have a pair of quail, 1 male and female, do I need to separate them to have the female eat the layer feed, I am trying to get hatching eggs.

 

[muddy75]

Layer feed is fine for adult quail but with only 1 female, you may need to watch for overbreeding injury ideal ratio is 1 male to 5 females

 

[HillGuy]

Layer feed has a higher calcium content. The males don't need it. I feed a 20% protein & put the calcium on the side. Purina Flock Raiser, the calcium is crushes egg shells & crushes oyster shell.

 

[Echo3]

Layer feed is fine for adult quail but with only 1 female, you may need to watch for overbreeding injury ideal ratio is 1 male to 5 females

I plan on getting more in the future.so, layer feed won't give them kidney disease or anything like that?

 

[Kayles Quail Farm]

I recently bought purina game bird layer feed and realized it says "Do not feed to male birds". I only have a pair of quail, 1 male and female, do I need to separate them to have the female eat the layer feed, I am trying to get hatching eggs.

The Layer feed is just fine for both. That is what I give mine and have had no problems with it. Purina needs to remove that from the label.

 

[Kayles Quail Farm]

I plan on getting more in the future.so, layer feed won't give them kidney disease or anything like that?

It won't hurt them at all.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

Don't worry about it, even a chicken layer feed with 14%+ protein is fine for adult quail. It won't have any adverse affects.