What feed to feed baby quail, can I feed medicated chick feed?

[Severne]

Can I feed baby coturnix medicated chick feed, or I medicated chick feed,(extra fine crumbles) or will I have to buy a certain quail feed.

 

[MGG]

I use game bird starter. Quail need extra protein

 

[Nabiki]

I feed them game bird starter too. I don't think chick feed has enough protein. Look for at least 24%.

 

[quailheart]

Like they said, With all of my quail I have used gamebird starter feed with 23-24% protein

 

[Kiki]

I feed my babies 28% protein game bird feed.
Adults get 16% chicken layer feed.

 

[Kiki]

And yes...you can feed the medicated type feeds.

 

[Pgrine]

We have northern Bobwhite and feed the chick starter for the first 6 weeks then switch over to the wild bird chow and a millet mix that we get special order. I have heard that the medicated feed is fine. If your raising for meat or egg production, then it's a good idea to check with your local laws on how long you need to withdraw the medicated feed before butcher or eating the eggs. Or if a withdrawal is needed at all.

 

[Kiki]

We have northern Bobwhite and feed the chick starter for the first 6 weeks then switch over to the wild bird chow and a millet mix that we get special order. I have heard that the medicated feed is fine. If your raising for meat or egg production, then it's a good idea to check with your local laws on how long you need to withdraw the medicated feed before butcher or eating the eggs. Or if a withdrawal is needed at all.
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The "medicated" part of the feed is not an antibiotic...there is zero withdrawal for it's use.