Peafowl Nutrition 101

[SunBaked]

This really should be in the sticky section too with all this great information. How can we get them to add it?

 

[Yoda]

There was a recipe he had to feed to charcoal hens that helped them lay fertile eggs so I am going to find it and try it out and see if it works LOL

 

[casportpony]

Here is the TMC label:


-Kathy

 

[Yoda]

The feed mill near me sells it.

-Kathy

You got a feed mill? Can you go there and mix your own ingredients for your birds? How much does it cost compared to buying a regular 50 pound bag? How much is TMC feed I checked my feed store and we don't got it.

 

[casportpony]

Quote: I pay about $27 for the 75 pound bag. They'll do custom mixes, but you have to buy a whole pallet. There is another mill, but they're smaller, they might do it.

-Kathy

 

[Yoda]

We do have some in CT Thanks you for posting that bit of info

I want a low calcium diet cause the males do not need that much calcium and I read that it isn't good for them either. If I remember correctly the hens can get the extra calcium from oyster shell right?

 

[casportpony]

Too much calcium for either can cause problems, but so can too little phosphorus and there's something about the calcium to phosphorus ratio that's important, too.

Disclaimer: I'm no expert, just reciting little bits I have read here and there and it was about turkeys and chickens, not peafowl.

-Kathy

 

[bdfive]

A breeder told me not to give calcium to peahens they have hard shelled eggs and chicks will have a harder time breaking out. I keep a pan of oyster shell in the pens at all times but seldom see them getting any. If I throw it on the ground they will eat it. I figure if they need it they'll get it from the pan which is near their feed. Importance is feeding a GOOD feed. I know of nothing more trusting then Purina which has Calcium. I'm looking at a ingrediants tag now. Also has Monocalcium Phosphate and Dicalcium Phosphate.

Kathy, I'm no expert either but do have very healthy beautiful peafowl. I also give them the Farmer's Helper UltraKibble and lots of other healthy food, fruits and veggies. Girl, you need to get a pair of peafowl. You'll love having them. (-:

 

[bdfive]

Here is the TMC label: -Kathy

OH MY GOSH!!!! This feed has "animal fat" which I can't find in any feed in my area of Texas. Wish I could. I suppliment with Purina cat kibble once a week to give them some animal fat.

 

[Yoda]

Too much calcium for either can cause problems, but so can too little phosphorus and there's something about the calcium to phosphorus ratio that's important, too.

Disclaimer: I'm no expert, just reciting little bits I have read here and there and it was about turkeys and chickens, not peafowl.

-Kathy

That's what I read too