Feeds for Breeding Birds
Glenesk 20% Game Breeder Pellets is a high quality breeder ration which aids production of high numbers of fertile eggs, giving good hatchability and viable chicks. Particularly suitable for partridges.
The feed should be introduces 3 –4 weeks before the first eggs are expected and not diluted with grain. Flubenvet can be added as part of a working programme under veterinary instruction.
Oil 4% Protein 20% Pellet 3.2mm Diet 947
Glenesk 18% Game Breeder Pellets is a lower protein breeding ration more suitable for pheasants (contains the same balance of quality protein as the Game Breeder 20% but a lower level).
This feed should be introduced 3– 4 weeks before the first eggs are expected and not diluted with grain.
Flubenvet can be added as part of a worming programme under veterinary instruction.
Oil 4% Protein 18% Pellet 3.2mm Diet 946
Spratts Game Starter Feeds available from ECV
Partridge Starter Superfine Crumbs 28% Protein
Starter Crumbs + Avatec 28% Protein day old—2 weeks
Pheasant Chick Crumbs + Avatec 24% Protein 2 weeks—5 weeks
Duck Starter Crumbs 19.5% Protein day old—4 weeks
Mini Chick Pellets + Avatec 24% Protein 2 weeks—5 weeks
Glenesk Pheasant Grower + Avatec
Glenesk Pheasant Grower + Avatec should be fed from 5—9 weeks of age. This ration gives a balanced supply of quality protein and energy to maintain good growth and feathering during the rearing period. *Avatec is included as standard as an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis. Fubenvet can be added as part of a worming programme under veterinary instruction.
Oil 4% Protein 18% Pellet 3.2mm Diet 941
Glenesk Pheasant Release + Spice
Glenesk Pheasant Release + Spice should be fed from 9 weeks of age. A lower protein ration meeting the needs of the developing bird, it has balanced vitamins and trace elements to maintain immune function.
The added spice has an attractive taste which prevents wandering and helps birds come to be fed after release.
Oil 4% Protein 15% Pellet 3.2mm Diet 941
Feeding Guide / 1000 Birds
Spratts Starter Crumbs Day old—2 weeks 6 bags
Spratts Pheasant Chick Crumbs / Pellets 16 bags
Glenesk Grower 30 bags
Also available from ECV:
Chick Grit (fine Flint), Medium Flint Grit, Mixed Layer Grit and Whole Wheat
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