LAYING EGGS QUAILS - WHAT FOOD TO GIVE?!?

[Dreamers Nook]

I use All Flock crumbles, with crushed oyster shell (parakeets). I have had no issues with any of my quail, they are all healthy and thriving.

 

[Nabiki]

How about

Kalmbach 20% Flock maker feed? Would this be sufficient since they are adult female layers and then just add the oyster shell? Or is that only for young chicks.​

I had to go look up the nutritional information on this feed, but this is what I found. Based on the information I found, this will work for your adults. It would be better if it had a bit more protein, but they will do okay on this.

Guaranteed Analysis​

• Crude Protein (Min.)20.00%
• Lysine (Min.)1.10%
• Methionine (Min.) 0.55%
• Crude Fat (Min.)3.25%
• Crude Fiber (Max.)5.00%
• Calcium (Ca) (Min.) 0.80%
• Calcium (Ca) (Max.)1.30%
• Phosphorus (P) (Min.) 0.65%
• Salt (NaCl) (Min.)0.20%
• Salt (NaCl) (Max.)0.70%
• Vitamin A (Min.)8,000 IU/lb
• Vitamin D (Min.)2,000 IU/lb
• Vitamin E (Min.)30 IU/lb
• Niacin (Min.)45 mg/lb

 

[vanessamariex]

I use All Flock crumbles, with crushed oyster shell (parakeets). I have had no issues with any of my quail, they are all healthy and thriving

are they adult layers? What brand and protein percentage do you use

 

[Dreamers Nook]

are they adult layers? What brand and protein percentage do you use

Yes, they are almost a year now. I use Homestead, and 17%. Haven't had any issues at all.

But I also use quail sized no waste food containers (like chicken buckets but smaller), so there's always food available.