Organic Feed

[NewButtonGirl]

Hey! I need some help finding organic quail feed. It really needs to be organic. Also, does the feed for baby quails need to be different then adult feed?
Thanks

 

[nchls school]

Hey! I need some help finding organic quail feed. It really needs to be organic. Also, does the feed for baby quails need to be different then adult feed?
Thanks

I feed my quail game bird mash.

For the chicks I break the mash down into finer particles and add minced hard boiled egg and crushed dry meal worms.

 

[Nabiki]

Chicks should get about 28% protein. Once they're adults you can lower that to about 20% protein.

I know Hunt & Behrens makes a reasonably priced organic turkey starter, which will work for quail. I'm not sure if they sell that where you are, though.

 

[STACEYH]

Both of these link have organic feed
https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/wild-game-feed.html
https://reedyforkfarm.com/organic-soy-free-quail-finisher-feed

 

[NewButtonGirl]

Thanks! One more question, I'm going to keep them in a fish tank (without water!). Do they need a heat lamp? I'm getting them probably 1-3 weeks old.
And another question, where is a good place to get chicks? I live in Illinois, and I am willing to go to neighboring states to pick them up.

 

[Nabiki]

If they're 1-3 weeks old, they will still need some heat. They need at least 1 square foot per bird. They will be comfortable at room temperature by 4 weeks.

You might check your local craigslist to see if you can find any locally, otherwise you may want to order hatching eggs.

 

[NewButtonGirl]

Thanks. Will a heat lamp work?

 

[Nabiki]

Yes. Make sure to put it at one end. They should have a warm end and a cool end. They'll choose the temp that comfortable for them.

 

[NewButtonGirl]

Thanks

 

[maadroj]

Be careful. Fish tanks can easily overheat. A cardboard box will work fine.