Is Purina game bird feed medicated?

The Purina 5400 Game Bird Startena BMD 50 Medicated Feed is a complete ration formulated to support the development of pheasants from 0 to 6 weeks of age. This complete feed supports strong skeletal growth, proper muscle development and feather growth.

What is Turkey Startena?

Purina Game Bird & Turkey Startena Feed is a complete feed for pheasants, quail, chukars, guinea fowl and other exotic game birds from 0-6 weeks or turkeys 0-8 weeks of age. Game birds and other poultry are growing in popularity as backyard flock enthusiasts explore new birds and diversify their flocks.

What is game bird feed made of?

Game Bird Flight A complete 17% (min-pellet) granulated ration specifically formulated using synthetic and natural amino acids for producing well-feathered, lean birds that will be released at a later stage. Ideal for birds that are going to be released for immediate hunting.

What is in game bird starter feed?

Soybean Meal, Corn, Fish Meal, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Soybean Oil, Monocalcium/Dicalcium Phosphate, Salt, DL-Methionine, Dried Citric Acid Presscake, Choline Chloride, Flavoring Agent, Dried Trichoderma Reesei Fermentation Products (Phytase), Hydrated Magnesium Silicate, Sucrose, Sodium Phytate.

Can I feed my chickens game bird feed?

Generally game bird starter is not recommended for chickens. It is higher in protein than they optimally need, so they may grow very large faster than is good for them… or they can have a lot of extra energy which may cause them to have some aggression.

What is the best feed for pheasants?

If you can’t find game bird feed in your area, turkey feed – not chicken – is the next best thing for keeping pheasants on a healthy diet.

Is Purina Flock Raiser crumbles medicated?

Purina® Flock Raiser® Crumbles is also for turkeys, pheasants and quail 8 weeks of age and older. Also available as a medicated feed, which can only be fed to broiler chickens.

Can you feed chickens game bird feed?

A balanced chicken feed should be sufficient in most cases. However, if they do eat the odd amount of fortified game bird feed there will be absolutely no harmful effects. Your chickens will metabolize what their bodies need and simply pass the excess protein and other nutrients.

How do I give my chickens more protein?

Here are some of our favourite treats to help you boost the protein in your chickens’ diet:

  1. Dried Mealworms. At 53 % protein, Dried Mealworms are by far our chooks’ favourite protein-rich treat.
  2. Dried Soldier Fly Larvae.
  3. Insects.
  4. Seeds.
  5. Non-medicated chick starter.
  6. Sprouts.
  7. Worms.
  8. Eggs.

Which feed is best for chickens?

Good choices include leafy greens, cooked beans, corn, non-sugary cereals and grains, berries, apples and most other fruits and vegetables. Despite often voracious appetites and a willingness to eat just about anything you might give them, there are some foods to be avoided.

What’s the best feed for laying hens?

The 10 Best Chicken Feed For Laying Hens

  1. Manna Pro Oyster Shell.
  2. Manna Pro 7-Grain Ultimate Chicken Scratch.
  3. Scratch and Peck Feed Naturally Free Organic Starter Chick Feed.
  4. Manna Pro Chick Starter.
  5. Prairie’s Choice Non-GMO Backyard Grower Chicken Feed.
  6. Purina Layena + Omega 3.
  7. Kaytee Laying Hen Diet.