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PHEASANTS AND GUINEA FOWL:
TEMPERATURE: Guineas and Pheasants should be kept at 35°C – 38°C (95°F – 100°F) for the first two weeks, measured at chick height, away from all heat sources in the coldest area of the brooder that the birds can go. Reduce heat by 3°C (5°F) per week after the first two weeks. Changes in temperatures must not exceed more than 2°C (4°F) per day.
FEED: Game birds require a 25% – 28% high protein starter for the first 8 weeks. Switch the birds to a 20% – 26% game bird grower feed from 816 weeks of age, then further reduced to a 16%-layer ration thereafter.
WATER: Use mini drinking bowls to prevent chicks or keets from getting into the water. Provide 1 waterer per 70 birds for a maximum of 7 waterers in the brooder. The waterers should be placed in close proximity to the heat source. Clean your waterers and provide fresh water daily.
NOTE: If the birds are not able to find feed and water, they will either starve out or their growth will be stunted from malnutrition.
BEDDING: We recommend using large wood shavings which generates less dust and lowers the risk of developing mold. Do not use fine wood shavings, straw or poultry peat moss. Bedding should be at least 2 – 4 inches thick, as lack of bedding will cause leg problems. Additionally, we recommend spreading hydrated lime on the clean ground. During the first week, take out any wet spots every 3 days and top dress. Completely change as needed.
VENTILATION: Good ventilation is essential to prevent damp bedding that can result in chilled birds. Proper heat and ventilation balance is necessary for adequate air movement to minimize smell and provide low humidity, while keeping the birds comfortable and warm.
LIGHTING: Consistent low lighting is important to help decrease starve out and allows young chicks and keets to find food and water. Lighting should be dimmed after the first seven days as game birds then tend to become very aggressive and cannibalistic.
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8 Replies
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Thanks for the information,MD Ahidul but everyone should note that , Under feeding of pheasant and guinea fowl as posted by MD Ahidul,”Feeding grower feed should be between 8-16weeks and not 816weeks as mistakenly typed by him.
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Pheasants are colorful, ornamental game birds prized for their meat and beauty, often raised in aviaries or for hunting. Guinea fowl are hardy, speckled birds known for pest control, loud alarms, and lean, flavorful meat.
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Informative
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Thanks, it was quite informative.
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Thanks
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Thank you for sharing this.
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Excellent, thanks
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