Description Heygates Superstarter Crumbs for Quail. 27% PROTEIN Superstarter crumbs are a 27% protein superfine crumb which is ideal for young quail. They contain fish meal to give the best quality protein and Avatec to help prevent coccidiosis. Please note that Superstarter crumbs contain Avatec to help prevent coccidiosis and this medication should be withdrawn at least 5 days before the eggs are taken or the birds are slaughtered for human consumption. The recommended feeding programme for quail is: Laying birds 0-4 weeks Superstarter Crumbs (27% protein superfine crumb Avatec) 4-8 weeks Quail Grower (20% protein 2.2mm mini pellet) 8 weeks Quail & Partridge layer/Breeder (19.5% protein 2.2mm mini pellet) The Quail Grower can be omitted and Superstarter fed for longer but the layer/breeder pellets must be fed for at least five days before eggs are eaten. Meat birds 0-4 weeks Superstarter Crumbs 4 weeks Quail Grower Feed Intakes Feed intakes will vary according to breed and environmental conditions but typical quantities are: 0-4 weeks 100 grams per bird per week over 4 weeks 115 grams per bird per week Meat birds are normally slaughtered at 40 to 45 days. Growth rate is rapid until five weeks of age, thereafter it slows down and adult weight is achieved at about 50 days.
