The feed formula for quails needs to be reasonably matched according to their growth stage and nutritional requirements to ensure their healthy growth and efficient production. Here are some common quail feed formulas and the nutritional requirements at each stage: 1. Feed classification
Quail feed is mainly divided into two categories: plant-based feed and animal based feed.
Plant based feed: including corn, wheat, broken rice, rice bran, wheat bran, soybean cake, peanut cake, rapeseed cake, corn germ meal, alfalfa powder, etc.
Animal feed: including fish meal, silkworm pupae powder, bone meal, small fish and shrimp, etc. These are important sources of protein and other nutrients necessary for quail growth. 2、 Feed formulas for different growth stages
1. Quail chicks (0-14 days): Formula example: 52% corn, 27% soybean cake, 12% fish meal, 5% bran, 3% cassava leaf powder, 1% bone meal, plus 0.3% salt, vitamins, trace elements, etc. Nutritional requirements: Quails at this stage require high protein, high-energy feed to support their rapid growth, while also paying attention to supplementing calcium and vitamins.
2. Young quail (15-35 days): Formula example: 42% corn, 33% soybean cake, 11% fish meal, 7% bran, 3% grass powder, 3-5% bone meal, 0.5% salt, supplemented with vitamins and trace elements. Nutritional requirements: As quails grow, the protein and energy requirements in their feed slightly decrease, but they still need to maintain high levels. At the same time, attention should be paid to the calcium phosphorus ratio and vitamin supplementation.
3. Egg laying quail: formula example: corn 55, 5%, soybean cake 22%, fish meal 14%, bone meal 2%, locust tree powder 6, 5%, and an appropriate amount of quail egg laying period premix. Nutritional requirements: Quails during the egg laying period have a significantly increased demand for protein and calcium to support eggshell formation and maintain high egg production rates. At this time, the protein and calcium content in the feed should be appropriately increased, and appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals should be added.
4. Breeding quail: formula adjustment: can reduce the amount of corn, add 10% sorghum and 10% whole wheat flour, adjust corn to 26,74%, soybean meal to 11,69%, and wheat bran to 4:64%. Nutritional requirements: Quails require more comprehensive nutrition to maintain their reproductive performance and health status, therefore the feed formula should be more balanced and diversified. 3、 Precautions for Feed Preparation
1. Diversity: When formulating feed, the diversity of feed should be maintained to ensure that quails receive comprehensive nutrition.
2. Stability: The feed formula should be kept relatively stable to avoid frequent changes that may cause indigestion or growth inhibition in quails.
3. Reasonable combination: Plant based and animal based feed should be appropriately combined to meet the different nutrient requirements of quails.
4. Quality control: Select high-quality feed materials that are additive free and pollution-free to ensure the quality and safety of the feed.
5. Timed and Quantitative Feeding: Feed quails in a timely and quantitative manner based on their growth stage and production needs to avoid problems caused by excessive or insufficient feeding.
The feed formula for quails should be reasonably matched and adjusted according to their growth stage and nutritional requirements to ensure their healthy growth and efficient production. At the same time, attention should be paid to maintaining the diversity, stability, and quality safety of the feed during the preparation process.