Is it fine if I use the same feed for coturnix quail chicks and adults?

[HATCHERMAN11]

Hi, I came across a quail feed that has 4,20 % caclcium and 23% protein. Would this be fine for both chicks and adults or could the increased calcium level harm the chicks in anyway?

 

[R2elk]

Hi, I came across a quail feed that has 4,20 % caclcium and 23% protein. Would this be fine for both chicks and adults or could the increased calcium level harm the chicks in anyway?

4% calcium is fine for layiing hens. It is harmful to the chicks. The chicks need a starter feed with about 1% calcium.

 

[als77]

4% calcium is fine for layiing hens. It is harmful to the chicks. The chicks need a starter feed with about 1% calcium.

Isn't 4% calcium way too much for quail?

 

[R2elk]

Isn't 4% calcium way too much for quail?

It is the same as layer feed. It is fine for the hens that are laying. It is too much for quail chicks and juveniles..