Suggested Feeding Programs
| Birds & Age | Blue Seal Products | Approx. Feed Consumption in lbs./Birda |
|---|---|---|
| CHICKENS – EGG BIRDS | ||
| 0–8 weeks | Chick Starter–AM or Chick N' Game Bird Starter/Grower Crumbles | 2.5 - 3.0 |
| 8–20 weeks (or first egg) | Grower–Cal | 6.0 - 9.0 |
| 20–72 weeks | Layer, Egg Maker Crumbles, or Breeder Pelsb | 75 - 110 (0.2-0.3 lbs./bird/day) |
| CHICKENS – MEAT BIRDS | ||
| 0–7 weeks (broilers) | Broiler Crumbles–AM | 7.0 - 11.5 |
| 7–8 weeks (market) | Fat and Finish Pellets™ | 1.5 - 2.0 |
| 0–16 weeks (capons &s roasters) | Broiler Crumbles–AM | 25.0 - 35.0 |
| 16–18 weeks (market) | Fat and Finish Pellets™ | 4.0 - 8.0 |
| TURKEYS | ||
| 0–8 weeks | Turkey/Pheasant Starter Crumbles | 8.5 - 10.5 |
| 8–22 weeks | Turkey Grower Pelletsc | 45.0 - 70.0 |
| 22–24 weeks | Fat and Finish Pellets™ | 10.0 - 15.0 |
| Mature Breeders | Breeder Pellets | 0.4 - 0.6/day |
| DUCKS/GEESE – MEAT BIRDS | ||
| 0–4 weeks | Chick N' Game Bird Starter/Grower Crumbles | 7.0 - 9.0 |
| 4–8 weeks (market) | Fat and Finish Pellets | 11.0 - 13.0 |
| DUCKS/GEESE – PET BIRDS | ||
| 0–3 weeks | Chick N' Game Bird Starter/Grower Crumbles | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| 3 weeks & older | Grower–Cal | 0.2 - 0.4/day |
| Mature Breeders | Layer or Breeder Pellets | 0.25 - 0.5/day |
| GAME BIRDS | ||
| 0–8 weeks | Chick N' Game Bird Starter/Grower Crumbles | 1.0 - 4.0 |
| 8 weeks & older | Turkey Grower Pellets | 0.25 - 1.5/week |
| Mature Breeders | Breeder Pellets | 0.25 - 1.5/week |
| PHEASANTS | ||
| 0–6 weeks | Turkey/Pheasant Starter Crumbles | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| 6–12 weeks | Turkey Grower Pellets | 0.25 - 1.5/week |
| 12 weeks & Older | Grower–Cal | 0.5 - 1.5/week |
| Mature Breeders | Breeder Pellets | 0.5 - 1.5/week |
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aFeed should be offered free choice, but periodically make birds clean up. Ranges shown are due to the great variability in body size of breeds involved in each category. For breeding flocks, restrict feed consumption to about 80% of normal consumption to prevent excess fattening. Clean, fresh water should be available to birds at all times. bUse Layer or Egg Maker Crumbles for production of table eggs; Breeder for production of hatching eggs cTurkey Grower-HS Medicated should be fed as a preventative measure if there is danger of blackhead infection. |
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