Protein %?

[DMB13]

Hello everybody.

I am looking at keeping Japanese Quail soon and found this feed at a local store. Looks like 20% protein but am sure I have seen members recommend a higher percentage on here. Would it be suitable?

http://www.sprcentre.com/Online-Sho...eds/Marriages-Quail-Layers-Micro-Pellets-20kg

 

[buttonquailtx]

Many people get by with 20% protein. I however use a turkey starter with 28% protein. With the larger and faster growing birds such as Coturnix, the higher protein is very beneficial. I keep my flocks on 28% their whole life.

 

[DMB13]

Brilliant thank you. I will try to aim for a higher protein percentage then.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Depends what you intend doing with them. If you just want to fatten them up for the table , then a higher protein feed will do that. But in the long term , too much protein is said to be hard on their organs.

 

[DMB13]

Ok I want to keep only a few for egg laying. More as a hobby rather than fattening them up to eat. Would 20% be better then?

 

[Fancychooklady]

IMHO yes, I only up their protein in the dead of winter or when they are a little light on.

 

[QuailRaiser]

Ok I want to keep only a few for egg laying. More as a hobby rather than fattening them up to eat. Would 20% be better then?

Hey, I don't know where you live, but Top Shaelf Feeds VI sells a 26 % quail crumble. I have seven for pets/eggs and they look beautifull