Guinea keet feed- chick or game bird starter?

[artodd]

I ordered Guinea keets months ago and the will finally be here Friday. I have everything ready except the feed. From what I've read, medicated game bird starter seems to be the ideal option, but all I can find is game bird starter (not medicated) or medicated chick starter. What is the better option for healthy and strong keets?
Any advice from all you experienced experts would be greatly appreciated by this Guinea newbie. Thanks!!

 

[R2elk]

I ordered Guinea keets months ago and the will finally be here Friday. I have everything ready except the feed. From what I've read, medicated game bird starter seems to be the ideal option, but all I can find is game bird starter (not medicated) or medicated chick starter. What is the better option for healthy and strong keets?
Any advice from all you experienced experts would be greatly appreciated by this Guinea newbie. Thanks!!

Most turkey or gamebird starter is non-medicated. The keets need the higher protein and the other additives such as niacin and methionine more than the benefits of the medicated feed. The medicated part of the medicated feed is amprolium which is used to combat coccidiosis. If you feel the need to treat for coccidiosis, Corid (amprolium) is readily available through places such as Tractor Supply or similar feed stores or Amazon.

 

[Chickiemom25]

I ordered Guinea keets months ago and the will finally be here Friday. I have everything ready except the feed. From what I've read, medicated game bird starter seems to be the ideal option, but all I can find is game bird starter (not medicated) or medicated chick starter. What is the better option for healthy and strong keets?
Any advice from all you experienced experts would be greatly appreciated by this Guinea newbie. Thanks!!

I just used game bird starter and mine are doing great at 5weeks

 

[BoogieBug]

This is what I've been using, thanks to the recommendation on BYC, and my keets are thriving despite making mistakes like letting them sleep in the rain at 3 weeks of age.

They are 4 weeks old now and are growing by leaps and bounds!!

http://tinyurl.com/HHnonGM0
http://tinyurl.com/NutriDr3nch

 

[artodd]

Excellent! Thanks, all, for the advice!

 

[artodd]

I am a little concerned about cocci because I have had it in my goats recently. Is the a Corid made specifically for birds or can I use the same stuff (for cattle) that I use for my goats? If so, how do I administer to Guinaes? Thanks!!

 

[R2elk]

I am a little concerned about cocci because I have had it in my goats recently. Is the a Corid made specifically for birds or can I use the same stuff (for cattle) that I use for my goats? If so, how do I administer to Guinaes? Thanks!!

They make a variety of Corid specifically for poultry but people have used the livestock Corid. I believe that @casportpony recently posted the proper dosage for poultry.

The method of usage for poultry is to mix it in their drinking water.

 

[casportpony]

I am a little concerned about cocci because I have had it in my goats recently. Is the a Corid made specifically for birds or can I use the same stuff (for cattle) that I use for my goats? If so, how do I administer to Guinaes? Thanks!!

Welcome to BYC!

Corid for livestock is fine, but the dose is different.

20% Powder = no less than 1.5 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/3 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days.

9.6% Liquid = 2 teaspoons per gallon for 5 days, then 1/2 teaspoon per gallon for 7-14 days.

Hope that helps!

 

[BlueShadow]

I am a little concerned about cocci because I have had it in my goats recently. Is the a Corid made specifically for birds or can I use the same stuff (for cattle) that I use for my goats? If so, how do I administer to Guinaes? Thanks!!

There are many different species of coccidia. The species that infect goats generally are different than the species that infect poultry. Management is the same, however - KEEP THEM CLEAN.