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[cherrynberry]

They are raised on the ground, but the chicks are indoors for a good 3 weeks. Thats what I am worried about, so currently I take them out for small field trips outside if I feed treats. Also, if I feed a gamebird starter to grown birds, they dont need ouster shells and egg shells for calcium?

Calcium supplements are for laying hens. Chicks don't need it.

I meant for grown birds, if they can be fed with a starter and calcium on the side.

 

[Nabiki]

I meant for grown birds, if they can be fed with a starter and calcium on the side.

The adults should have a lower protein food. You can get away with layer feed which has the calcium in it already if you don't want to worry about providing calcium on the side. I feed my adults game bird crumble, which is about 22% protein. The chicks get feed that is 28-30% protein.

 

[cherrynberry]

The adults should have a lower protein food. You can get away with layer feed which has the calcium in it already if you don't want to worry about providing calcium on the side. I feed my adults game bird crumble, which is about 22% protein. The chicks get feed that is 28-30% protein.

So they cant eat a starter? with 30% protein? Is it too hard on their liver?

 

[Nabiki]

So they cant eat a starter? with 30% protein? Is it too hard on their liver?

It can cause gout.

 

[cherrynberry]

It can cause gout.

Perfect! Thanks! So I will be buying more food in 2 days. Would 20% chicken starter work? I always provide oyster shells and smaller egg shells on the side. Or would you recommend a layer feed?

 

[Nabiki]

I would recommend game bird crumble, but if you can't get that chicken starter with oyster and egg shell on the side would work.

 

[cherrynberry]

I would recommend game bird crumble, but if you can't get that chicken starter with oyster and egg shell on the side would work.

A starter basically right? With less protein

 

[Nabiki]

A starter basically right? With less protein

Something around 20% protein.

 

[cherrynberry]

Something around 20% protein.

Okay, thats what we feed our chickens anyway, thanks!

 

[007Sean]

They are raised on the ground, but the chicks are indoors for a good 3 weeks. Thats what I am worried about, so currently I take them out for small field trips outside if I feed treats. Also, if I feed a gamebird starter to grown birds, they dont need ouster shells and egg shells for calcium?

A complete and balanced feed ration should contain all the necessary vitamins and minerals, including calcium, so no extra supplementation is required.
Gamebird starter is usually 24% to 30% protein...gamebird grower is usually 18 to 20% protein.