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Raising Gamebirds => Brooding and Raising => Feed-Discussion pertaining to various types of feeds, brands, what to feed and when. => Topic started by: swill1171 on March 03, 2009, 09:25:08 PM
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I have a problem with getting a gamebird starter where I am at so I was thinking about having my own ground but am wondering about finding a vita. pack for them . I raise around 3000 bobs. , 1200 chukar & 1000 ringnecks. does anyone have any suggestions? thanks, in advance
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Let the folks know where you live (State) .
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Sorry I live in NE okla.
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Are you going to add it to the water or to the feed at the Mill ? I add mine to the water, but I do not raise that many birds as you. I use Avia Charge 2000 you can get it from Stromberg`s comes in a 1 or 3 lb plastic jar. It will really make your birds shine. Its about 90.00 for the 3lb. jar. 1 tsp per gal. of water.
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Any mill should have the vitamin/mineral pre-mix. MFA certainly does. I think they still have a store in Chelsea, I know they have several in S.E. Ks., and of course in S.W. Missouri. I have mine mixed using 150% of the recommended level. A Vet with their research division told me that after six to nine months, the vitamins are at 80% of the original levels. By starting with 150%, you will still have 120% if you store it properly. And it will still be adequate at one year, if you do the no-no of storing it too long (if kept cool and dry). Starting at 150% also allows you to add soybean meal to increase protein, or add corn or Milo to decrease it, without worry.
Vitamin/mineral premix is also available in packets and tubs.
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If I add it to the water won't that only contain the water soluble nutrients, where as to the feed it will also contain the fat solubles?
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If you are having your own blend of feed mixed at a Mill then I would let them put it in the feed. Alot less work for you.When you put it in the water you are supposed to change it everyday as I do most of the time.
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Premixes made for water are usually water soluble. In some cases, you may technically have a suspension, rather than solution. Like Fenbendazole, and other medications that work well, in automatic waterers. In static waterers, you'll need to mix and fill fresh every day.
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The thing that I like about putting it in the water is you know how much and when they are getting it. And I do not like to keep my birds on them all of the time. Usually a couple times a week.