Stealth Stalker Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Whats the reccommended/normal amount of food consumption for pheasants from day old up to release pen? to make things easier, base it on 100 birds. I'm hopefully gonna rear 400 this year for the 2 syndicates that I'm in. I've reared for the past 3 seasons on a smaller scale, and stupidly I've never made a note of how much feed I got through. Obviously i wont expect answers down to the last crumb but a general opinion would help. I want to have some idea of what i'm in for with the feed bills. The little boogers are hatching as I type Thanks in advance SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamefarm Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Half a bag of 29% protein crumb. Use Fishmeal if poss. first 2 weeks Bag and a half of Micro pellet, 29% again second 2 weeks 3 bags of Rearing Pellet (2.5mm pellet) 24%protein third 2 weeks last couple of days on each ration should be mixed with the next ration to ease changeover stress. Dont bit or move them at changeover time for the same reason. Should cost about £60 per 100 birdies. Bit of Grit for digestion if you want. If the weather stays cold and wet, watch out for Coccidiosis and Hexamita, minimise the risk by not overcrowding or stressing the birds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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