POOR FEATHERING IN QUAILS.

POOR FEATHERING IN QUAILS.

Poor feathering is a very common problem wit caged quails.

It is common to see bare backs especially with the white and the lighter colours,

Some people will tell you that it has to do with mating but if you are keen enough, yo will notice this even within day 10

There are many possible causes for poor feathering, but the problem is most often produced by a nutritional deficiency. The most common reason for poor feathers is a dietary deficiency of a critical protein constituent (amino acid) called methionine. The feathers of birds contain high levels of this protein subunit and it is required for maintaining proper body growth. Methionine is one of only a few amino acids that contain sulfur, and sulfur is a major constituent of feathers. If bird diets are deficient in any single amino acid, it will most likely be methionine.

An adequate level of methionine must be provided or reduced growth and feather development will result. A methionine deficient bird will tend to eat feathers in an attempt to satisfy its craving for this amino acid. A bird may even pull them from its own body. The problem can not be treated by merely increasing the protein level of the diet. Methionine deficiencies can result with high protein diets if a poor quality protein ingredient is used.

For this reason we have in stock all the vitamins and amino acids required in quails including methionine..

A pack of 150 retails at Kshs1200

This is administered with drinking water, 1500 liters or 1 teaspoon for 25 litres.

For this and advanced training on quail management, contact us on 0722979075.

We are based in Ongata rongai