Protein and Calcium requirements of coturnix quail & mixing your own layer feed.

[@kenjiro2676]

I really like how you explained the math behind these calculations, thanks.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Glad you enjoyed it.

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[@machinegreen1911]

I used your cage build video to build my stacked cage with egg roll outs. I'm picking up 16 chicks tomorrow. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I've learned a lot from you. My grandson will be sharing this journey with me.

[@RoosterChan]

How's your flock?

[@anthonyhendricks7377]

Terry Bud... You make things so easy to understand. This will give my Quail the very best start for success. Thank you so much

[@familyacreagefarms]

I appreciate you sharing this knowledge with everyone. Your channel is well organized and full of great content!

[@kevinrowbotham545]

I think this is the most clearly explained video I have seen on the subject of mixing feed. Thanks for sharing this Terry!

[@maximusminimus8050]

Thanks, of all the related videos I find yours has the most scientific facts by far.

[@andrejacobs1196]

Excellent video sir. Solved my feed confusion problem with this video.

[@williamgonzalez2702]

I am very pleased with your video. The information brings alot of value and I could see that you have a very well knowledge and experience with quail. I finally find the information I was searching for some times. Keep the excellent work 👍 you are doing. Thank you.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you very much, I'm glad you are finding the videos useful.

[@carlosclavell326]

Great analysis of the nutrition requirement for quails. I'm beginning here in TX. I appreciate your post. I model my quail hutch on your recommendation. great information.

[@tiffanyherrman3534]

Very helpful! I have to special order gamebird feed and I would love of course to decrease the cost. I love your channel! It’s nice to have KZbin mentors when you don’t have anyone nearby to mentor you in raising quail.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thank you!

[@HanleysHomestead]

Excellent. I was wondering what I needed to adjust so all my eggs would be be nice and shiny. A little over 50 percent are dull with white specs on them.

[@SpragueRiverHomestead]

Good info. We are looking at adding quail to our homestead this year and already mix our feed for LGDs, Rabbits, Goats and Poultry. Just subscribed and will be making our way through your content. Thanks!

[@jaswift7534]

Thank you for this super helpful video! I appreciate how well you explained what each ingredient in the feed is used for and why it's important.

[@4.23.21]

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[@1safeplanet785]

Great information. I've been supplementing calcium to my laying flock and its been expensive to buy ground oyster shell for them. I like the idea of using a mix of gamebird and layer feed to get a higher ratio of calcium. Thanks for the advice.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks for the comment!

[@travisburgemeister313]

I appreciate all your videos I'm learning a great deal and you present good information well so THANK YOU!

[@ellenj8896]

Great vid, and thank you so much! I’ve had Coturnix Quail for awhile and have added calcium to their game bird feed, but I was using inexact “science”. Your vid is very helpful!

[@U-H-M]

I was thinking on making my own mix, growing as much as I can to save more. (Will add * to planned to grow fpr added savings) Main Ingredients (base) dry corn* Rolled oats A dried fruit* (raisin, mango, etc.) A crushed insect* (meal worms or crickets.) Added food sources a weekly feeding of homegrown leafy greens, beans, lettuce, spinach, kale, etc. If possible the monthly vegetable from my garden, pumpkin, carrot, or sweet potato. This is my intended quail feed. Opinions?

[@TheWisendorf]

The game bird grower is great till they start laying then you will start getting soft shells. If you like the game bird feed high protein then consider calcium addition .You can up that by adding tums or rolaids in there water.My birds I changed to hen layer wich worked great but after awhile there plumage began to suffer ,dull looking.So now I mix it with the high protein that I used for growth and plumage . My birds must be southerners because they really like left over steamed rice and grits,when I gather my eggs if i find one with a crack or something,I go ahead and finish cracking it on top of there feed tray. They will almost fight to get it. Good show Coturnix Corner.

[@Sanmiguelforever]

Great information sir I am just starting with fourquails what kind of food should I start with their only four weeks old.

[@pvbo6168]

hello, is there any benefit to feeding quail meal worms? my son raises meal worms through the beetle stage and back around again to meal worms. would the nutritional value in the meal worm possibly push protein and/or calcium to high for laying quail? tractor supply in my area actually stocks the purina game bird chow for laying birds so im at 20% protein and 2.5% calcium. thanks so much for your videos.

[@rosebraskett]

Do you have any videos about mixing your own feed from homegrown and NOT using a store bought feed?

[@specialk4227]

I’ve been mixing 3 parts layer mash 16 percent protein to 1and a half parts soybean meal 48 percent protein which gives me about 26.3 percent protein. The layer mash is 9.99 for 50 pounds and the soy meal is 12.99 for 50 pounds at my rural king in Kentucky. Comes out to around 16.50 pre. 50 pounds.Sometimes it’s hard to find the game bird feed , so I’ve been doing this , seems to be working.

[@freshfarm4.6M]

does your layers perform atleast 95% ?????

[@bobfortune8411]

sprouted black sunflower seeds and sprouted barley seed are highly nutritious...all seed sprouts are full of nutrition

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes they are, thanks for the comment!

[@cathalmire]

Hi i was just reading some stuff while i got my next bag of layer feed. I have my male and females in the one pen feeding on layer pellets. Just wondered if there was any downside for the males to be eating Layer feed as they would not need the calcium?

[@an5210]

can you use meat bird feed at all? I could not find any gamebird feed that was not Purina and I boycott them...I needed organic too so bought meat crumble for now and mixed with my chicken feed.

[@unvexis]

6:55 Big, high-pitched egg song in the background from one of your hens.

[@ronaldharris2887]

I use the layer mix with sunflower seed and cannabis seed.

[@edensgardenshed9622]

Wouldn’t the purina flock raiser be perfect after 8 weeks? 20% protein, 1.3% calcium. Says for quail after 8 weeks. So i am thinking grow on game bird starter and switch to flock raiser after 8 weeks.

[@lancefarrar3096]

Thank you for your time and attention! I have started raising quail for my young daughter to teach her economics. I have 16 quail about 5-6 weeks old. I just bought your two recommended feeds (startena and layena). The layena is in pellet form. Do I grind them up or something? The pellets are considerably bigger than the crumbles I have been feeding them. Any help with this would be great as grinding 50lbs of feed will take more time for my quail duties. Thank you!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Layena is available in crumbles, ask your feed store if they carry it or can order it for you. Although, I do know of some folks who feed pelleted feed to their adult birds. I prefer the crumbles.

[@scottywills124]

Do you know if exposing them to the Sun once a week would help them? I built my Pens on Wheels so I can roll them outside if I need to for cleaning and what not.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Sunlight can and does benefit quail for the production of vitamin D, although quail can live indoors their entire life if fed a balanced diet and vitamin/electrolyte supplements. Thanks for commenting!

[@RoosterChan]

Somebody told me if you're raising the birds for meat you should keep them in a dark place their entire life because It slows them down and ensures they pack on the 'pounds'. But if you want a steady flow of eggs and you should be exposing them to sunlight regularly

[@michaeljameson1046]

Watt about feeding green say lettuce carrot tops etc.

[@CindyRybolt]

Doesn't blending 2 parts layer and one part game bird make the protein to high?

[@graftedbranchhomestead]

Very good video. Thank you. Have any ideas for short term solutions if the feed stores are having supply issues, I'm trying to stock some but still having issues. Are there other solutions by chance that you know of?

[@ashrafelashmawy7069]

Where you can sales this quiels

[@neridaneuman9534]

Thanks for such helpful avdvice

[@fabriciodesouza1942]

I'm doing some research because I want to start raising quail for both eggs and meat. I've subscribed and watch your videos daily to catch up, and thanks for all the information.. I have a couple of questions. 1 What's a good ratio for M to F? 2 How many total is a good number for a community cage? 3 Best lighting for continue laying as I live in NE, and daylight in winter is 7hrs.

[@LostInWestTexas]

Fabricio Desouza A good ratio is 3F-1M or 5F-1M.

[@CoturnixCorner]

I use a 5:1 ratio and my colony cages are 12 sq ft and I keep 36 birds in each unit.

[@ellenkoch8250]

Thanks. Very helpful. What do you feed the meat birds?

[@liquidexistance]

I followed your directions however my feed store only had medicated game bird starter. Is this going to cause a problem. I think I heard there would be sterility problems I’m males.

[@CoturnixCorner]

I've heard also that medicated feed causes sterility in males, although I know a local breeder who feeds all his chicks medicated feed until they are 8 weeks old and he says he's never had a problem with fertile males. If you can find, or may have your feed store order in non-medicated feed I would go that route, but if all else fails I don't think the medicated will hurt your production. Thanks for the comment

[@lunastar832]

Question my local pet store sells calcium powder is it safe to use for them I know it is for squirrels

[@benmccord6470]

Have you had any issues with in pro-lapse in females? We've had a few that get real bloody and eventually pro-lapse.

[@catatumbo8390]

Hi, I want to thank you for the effort you put into your videos, is been helping me from cage building, waterer, waste disposal (Drip pan) etc..... I want to know if males will be fine with the game bird/layer formula?

[@RoosterChan]

They literally don't sell any types of game bird feed down where I live so I actually feed my quail a mixture of Dove feed, chicken layer feed, and I'll break my chickens eggshells and teeny tiny pieces and give it to my quail separately in a bowl if they want it. To meet their protein requirements I actually give them supplements as well as a lot of dried bugs, dose this sound ok? (I have two 6 month old Quail hens as pets)

[@katiecamp3566]

Thanks for the information. I was wondering if I need to provide sand for bathing they seem to like it; is it safe for them?

[@CoturnixCorner]

You don't need to supply sand, they can get by without it. But, they do enjoy dust baths and it is safe for them. I usually give mine a tub of sand once or twice a month just to watch them have fun.

[@SuperBeka87]

I have done a DTearth food grade dust bath for them. They love it to the point i have seen them sleep, mate, and lay eggs in it. But i would much rather them be safe so is this ok?

[@CoturnixCorner]

@@SuperBeka87 just be careful with DE, it can cause respiratory issues if used too heavily. I use straight play sand.

[@goneFishing-yx5zy]

I’m feeding my quail Sumeet bird feed it’s 22% and they’re starting to lay eggs can I mix in some oyster shell or egg shells for the calcium

[@thatbubbleguy]

Terry, another great, informative video! My first batch of shipped quail eggs (58% hatch rate) are now 6 weeks old. 32 roos and 26 hens. At what age do you recommend I switch to the starter/layer blend. I have the same two types of feed you featured in this video. Thank you!

[@CoturnixCorner]

I switch to a layer blend when the birds start laying eggs.

[@thatbubbleguy]

Thanks!

[@solventtrapdotcom6676]

Shocking.

[@OCDlosp]

at 4:56 is that 1/4 inch hardware cloth or 1/2 inch

[@CoturnixCorner]

1/2" hardware cloth.

[@kenjiro2676]

What are your thoughts on alfalfa hay pellets? That has relatively high protein, do you think it can be used as a part of a mixed diet for quail?

[@CoturnixCorner]

I've never tried using alfalfa, but I imagine you could grind it and see if they will eat it. I don't believe alfalfa would cause any issues.

[@robertwalker6283]

Thanks i learn a lot from your show" just started rais i

[@m-o-ski6442]

How long do keep your birds on starter feed before switching over to the feed mixture?

[@RoosterChan]

Honestly I just do it when they start laying, I may not be correct but I mean That's what I do with my chickens so why not Quail

[@MrsStevenBrown]

Starter for the first 4-5 weeks, than when getting close to the 6 week possible laying t8me, mix in the layer type feed over that week so it’s a slow and gradual up and be on the layer feed by week 7

[@mustafashraim4051]

Hello. Thank you for the information I got from you about quail. I would know if the level of the protein is the same all the time for quail raised for meet. Thank you.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, birds raised for meat I keep on a 30% protein until they reach a butcher weight, usually around 8 - 10 weeks of age. Thanks for commenting!

[@mustafashraim4051]

@@CoturnixCorner thank you very much.

[@MegaGANOEXCEL]

Great question thanks

[@davidmorris6320]

Purchased some eggs that looked powdery. Not a good hatch. Could this have been part of the cause? Chicks couldn't pip? Just curious. Love all the info. Thanks

[@CoturnixCorner]

I doubt the powdery looking eggs caused a bad hatch, most likely a humidity issue. You need a higher humidity level during lockdown to help soften the egg shell.

[@VeysPlace]

Can't find game bird feed in my area, So, I have been using chicken starter, with a small bit of cat food instead.

[@CoturnixCorner]

That should work just fine!

[@tomcondon6169]

I recall an algebraic formula that would tackle that protein/ Calcium, or X/Y calculation. I wonder if that game mix is twice the price without added benefit?, one would need to thoroughly study the guaranteed analysis to find out. You do a good job.

[@RehoKevin]

Can adult quail ingest pellets or do you feed them crumbles for life? Thanks for your great videos, very informative.

[@CoturnixCorner]

I feed crumbles but I have heard some folks feed pelleted feed to their adult birds. Thanks for the comment!

[@zachedmiston5475]

I have fed mini pellets from tractor supply and they have eaten it pretty good, doesn't seem like as much waste either!

[@khadkau1]

Greetings sir, I am rasing around 2k femel Japanese quail and feeding them Layers chicken stages 3 feeds from market. The young layers quail drop their ovum and eaten by other quails. In addition i used to give them Calcium syrups regularly. How can I avoid ovum dropping problem. Thank you sir

[@jeffmartin693]

Awesome info!

[@CoturnixCorner]

Thanks, glad you liked it.

[@MrKjet256]

Do you use growth hormone?

[@stevenvitali7404]

I need some advice please, my female quail is 8 weeks old and hasn't started laying yet, I have bought layers pellets but not opened them yet and still feeding her the high protein chick starter crumbs, the problem is they have nearly run out so do I need to get more starter and wait until she lays before feeding the layers pellets and when she lays do I need to gradually introduce her to the layers pellets by mixing with the starter, also she is a massive quail, I've had 2 quails before and they were tiny compared to her, I'm not sure what type she is as a friend found her when she was a day or two old and I decided to raise her

[@gustavobarroeta6444]

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[@stevenvitali7404]

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[@Kay0.3]

Hmm. So, you would use the starter feed for a little while, then add the layer feed when they are old enough? Also, what do you mean by part? Like a serving size/cup? Also, is it really OK to keep giving them starter mix when they are adults?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, I start my birds on a 30% protein feed until they start laying, then I'll mix a layer formula to feed while they are in production. Part just means equal parts of each feed. Example: 1 cup, 1 gallon ect. You can feed starter when they are adults, but the starter is more expensive and they really don't need that much protein.

[@jimyoung144]

I did find it helpful and refer back to it thank you

[@thatbubbleguy]

Terry, unrelated to this video but I couldn't find one addressing the issue of 7 week old Jumbo males attempting to breed with other males. I'm seeing it in my two 4'x2' bachelor cages, no females in with them. Common behavior?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Totally normal.

[@sarahann530]

You need to pray the gay away 🙏

[@mecraig6291]

will used quail egg shells ground up work?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Absolutely!

[@tonyjackson5115]

@@CoturnixCorner can they be any shells or do they have to be from hatched eggs with no egg white on them? thanks

[@charger7022]

Wow that's some good info thanks. my feed mill has a game bird starter that's 28% but I didn't ask about calcium levels. there price is $14.90 per 50 lb bag. how much feed do you keep on hand and how much would you say you go thru in a month??

[@CoturnixCorner]

That's great you can get such a good price. I go through 500 lbs a month on average, so I really need to cut corners anywhere I can.

[@charger7022]

Coturnix Corner how many Birds do you have?

[@CoturnixCorner]

@@charger7022 On average I have around 300 birds. Right now I'm down to about 150 due to a major culling of our older breeders.

[@BrokenJawProduction]

I know im very late, but if I used the blend for egg production, can my rooster still eat it? I use my pet quail's eggs for my tegu as a protein source for him, so the male is with his hens, so Im just wondering if they can all eat it, or if I can't give it to the male.

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, my roosters all get the same layer forumula my hens get.

[@BrokenJawProduction]

@@CoturnixCorner Okay, Thank you!

[@nomadismileseeker6611]

Do you see a difference in basic feed and special “organic” feed?

[@cathleencaratan3373]

It would depend on the feed label for that particular bag. It also depends on what’s available.

[@laragreen4824]

I hope I can do this..

[@codytackett6407]

Why does the purina layer say it not good for the males bird will the one I have with the females be ok ?

[@CoturnixCorner]

It is because of the higher calcium levels. My breeder males eat this along with the layers and have been fine.

[@codytackett6407]

Okay thanks

[@stevenvitali7404]

Hi I have a 5 week old quail female and I'm going to order some layers pellets so I have them ready in advance , it says 20% protein and 3% calcium, do you think this will be o.k, and when should I start feeding the layers to her?, Any advice will be much appreciated, thanks

[@CoturnixCorner]

Yes, that will be fine for a laying hen. Mine are on 16% protein and 3.5 Calcium and they do just fine.

[@stevenvitali7404]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks for your reply, it puts my mind at rest, this quail was found by my wife's friend and I have been raising it from a day or two old

[@josiahhockenberry9846]

Hi, great video. What do you feed your breeding hens and roosters?

[@CoturnixCorner]

I feed a layer formula with 3.5 % Calcium and 16% protein.

[@josiahhockenberry9846]

@@CoturnixCorner thanks🙂

[@TacklingTheGiants]

@@CoturnixCorner why do the bags of layer feed say do not feed to male birds on them? Does it have something to do with hormones? Will it hurt them?

[@SuperBeka87]

I have been feeding my quail the Purina layer feed with added Oyster shell. I am getting both the powder color and soft shell eggs for different girls. What should i do about this?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Powdery eggs are fine, it's just a light coating of calcium. Try adding a separate dish of oyster shell, they will only eat what they need so it can be offered continuously.

[@SuperBeka87]

Thank you!

[@adrianlinojr373]

I feed all my birds males chicks and layers game bird 28% protein ,alfalfa , corn and Milo

[@ahmedshameer9111]

When we need to give the layer feed for quail chick after 6 week or more ?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Once they birds start laying is when I switch to a layer formula.

[@ahmedshameer9111]

@@CoturnixCorner Thank you

[@andreamurr34]

At what age do you up the cacium?

[@CoturnixCorner]

Once they start laying on a regular basis I will switch them over to a layer ration. Usually around 10 - 12 weeks.

[@georgezink8256]

Great information thank you

[@mike1968442]

Can I assume that those feeds are GMO food for your birds? Corn, soy etc?

[@CoturnixCorner]

According to Purina the only non GMO feed they sell is labeled as "Organic", so yes to your question.

[@mike1968442]

@@CoturnixCorner Thanks. Its hard to find organic food for my chickens, quail or turkeys. Thanks. Happy Holidays.

[@mike1968442]

I add mealworms daily to increase protein. All my quail are feed them daily.

[@evanwallace3973]

Do you have any experience with free raising quail?

[@RoosterChan]

Do you mean free ranging?

[@MegaGANOEXCEL]

Thank you

[@capthollis]

Just use fish mill to raise your protein easily

[@cristremblay6392]

👍👍

[@laceybryan9725]

what can u feed if u can’t get game bird feed where u live but u can get 20% all flock and give oyster shell

[@CoturnixCorner]

Most feed stores carry a chick starter with 24% + protein. Or ask if they can order it in for you. If you can't find a feed with higher protein levels you can grind up dry cat food and mix with the feed. Cat food has approximately 30% protein.

[@الأزديالعماني-ن3ي]

Great info. I give my birds layer feed then they start to have bleeding within internal haemorrhage and they died.

[@goproaz2097]

Was it medicated?

[@radivojmarkovic4292]

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[@russellhorner4950]

I don't recommend .mixing feed that way. It's not the same as feeding one feed that has the proper nutritional values some quail will eat some layer some will eat both and some will eat starter so the birds won't be getting the same ration You are much better off feeding a ration that has everything they need in one feed.Feed is very close to the most important thing when raising any Gamebird.I buy Quality feed so I have Quality birds and eggs and I charge my customers accordingly and have had no complaints. Not saying my way is the only way just know it's the right thing for my birds and my customers.

[@jaymurray5790]

thank you