How to Feed a Bobwhite Quail
The type of quail that is most popular in the US is the Bobwhite Quail. The Bobwhite Quail is a particularly pretty species of quail that has a beautiful brown and white plumage. People that are interested in raising quail for game purposes will find that this is an excellent choice in quail. In addition to being a good game bird, Bobwhite quails are an excellent bird for first-time quail owners the only care they really require is proper feeding.
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How to Feed a Bobwhite Quail
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Purchase several feeders that are a variety of heights, As your young quail grow they will need a larger feeder, the feeder's trough where the bird eats should be level with their breast.
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Purchase feed that is specially designed for game birds. The feed can be found at most farm supply stores or grain co-ops. When you purchase the grain make sure that the grain isn't dusty, moldy, or full of debris. make sure you store the grain somewhere that it won't get wet in a rodent proof container. Quail chicks that are less then four weeks old should be fed a game bird mix that is at least 28% protein. Young birds that are between 4-6 weeks old should be fed a 24% protein mix. Bobwhite quails that are more then 6 weeks old will do very well on 18% protein.
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Plan on feeding your quail daily. Bobwhite quail won't eat grain that is stale. Also make sure that your feeder is placed well away from the waterer, your quail won't eat the food if it gets wet and moldy.
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Make sure that your birds always have access to clean, fresh water. At least once a week you should remove your waterers from the quail pen and sanitize the water, while cleaning the waterers make sure that they haven't started to leak.
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Supplement your Bobwhite quail's diet with items like tomatoes, cabbage, turnips, barely and oats. Bobwhite quails that get additional items in their feed are less likely to peck at their friends.
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