The brand of starter feed isn't really important, just be sure to look for Turkey, Game Bird or Pheasant starter with anywhere from 27-30% protein in it. Animal protein (usually fish meal) is better protein, but soy will work fine too. Medicated feed won't cure the keet if a cocci overload is the issue, so if you suspect a cocci overload I'd go with the Corrid for treatment, as suggested by [email protected]
I'm far from an expert... but try to help when I can. Thanks tho
Best of luck with your little guy
Just so you know, we have a horrible, horrible time here getting gamebird feed over 24%. You can find some additives such as blood meal (crude protein of 80% and can be added up to an 8% mix without negative impact according to A&M and Auburn poultry sciences) or mealworms (49-56% crude protein depending) or crumbled eggs (11.5% in a whole egg, if yolk only, it's 15.5%). If you need help figuring out the ratio to mix the feed, there is a site here that can help. You may want to consider unsweetened plain yogurt or kefir (if you have any) - just a tsp mixed in his feed - for the probiotics to help aid his digestion and increase the ability to process the food - but, I'm not sure how well he would handle the lactose...Peeps?
