I raise all of our chicks on 18% protein, medicated starter, it is not for gamebirds, just regular poultry. They do fine on this and since we started taking the feed away overnight so they do not overeat we have not had a single incidence of Twisted Tibia. I have also not had much feather picking even with the lower protein, my spaldings will occasionally feather pick, but it seems to be more behavioral than nutrition driven. The brand we buy is Manna Pro and it is medicated with amprolium.
What's the Ca level? I've had my peachicks with a feed tray full of medicated gamebird chick feed at 28% protein. I can't remember the Ca level but I need to look at the feed next time I go into the place I buy the feed. I know that feather eating can be caused by Ca deficiency. I though Ca would promote healthy bone structure and development in all animals and healthy, strong feathers and eggshells for birds.
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