Okay, we got 41 Cornish X males late August from Welp. We've been feeding them "Purina Mills Start and Grow Sunfresh" medicated feed (.0125% Amprolium, 18% protein). My Mom went to the feedstore a couple days ago, and the employee said to get this other feed to finish the broilers (we wanted an unmedicated feed for the last week before butchering). Here's the info on the new feed from the bag:
"Purina Game Bird Startena"
"Growth and Plumage" "Top Breeding Performance and Top Quality Eggs"
And the tag:
"For starting pheasants, quail, chukars, mallards, turkeys, and other exotics. Caution: use only as directed."
30% Protein
1.5% Lysine
.5% Methionine
2.5% Crude Fat
6.5% Crude Fiber
1-1.5% Calcium
.8% Phosphorous
.25-.75% Salt
"Feed as sole ration to game birds 0-6 weeks of age."
I'm really concerned that it's TO high of protein... The feed we're currently giving them is 18% protein. This new feed is also meant for baby game birds, not huge soon-to-be-butchered chickens. Will this new feed work? Or should I return it for a refund and get something else? Thanks!
"Purina Game Bird Startena"
"Growth and Plumage" "Top Breeding Performance and Top Quality Eggs"
And the tag:
"For starting pheasants, quail, chukars, mallards, turkeys, and other exotics. Caution: use only as directed."
30% Protein
1.5% Lysine
.5% Methionine
2.5% Crude Fat
6.5% Crude Fiber
1-1.5% Calcium
.8% Phosphorous
.25-.75% Salt
"Feed as sole ration to game birds 0-6 weeks of age."
I'm really concerned that it's TO high of protein... The feed we're currently giving them is 18% protein. This new feed is also meant for baby game birds, not huge soon-to-be-butchered chickens. Will this new feed work? Or should I return it for a refund and get something else? Thanks!
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