Dr. Rob Howard says: "There are a variety of acceptable diets for growing game birds and ducks. I think it's great that so many of those writing in the Gazette each issue tell about the diets they are using for their birds (very helpful for beginners especially). Obviously, buying a game bird or turkey starter crumble feed is the simplest way to feed quail, pheasants, and partridges after they hatch. It can often be found at feed and farm supply stores or coops. There are several good national brands available specifically for gamebirds and ducks, including Purina and Mazuri, which are very popular. The starter feed should contain about 26-28 percent protein and be provided for about the first six weeks. We change the diet to a grower feed containing about 20 percent protein from about 7 to 14 weeks of age. After that, the protein requirement is even less and can be around 15 percent. After the young are 4 weeks old, part of the diet can be in the form of grain if grit is made available."
Says Laurie Taylor, in part, "I got my first issue of the Gazette and am enjoying all t
he pictures and good info and tips. Found a hatching egg supplier (coturnix quail and chukars) listed in the magazine who is located right near me. I was pleased to find you can order eggs and chicks of types all thru the year. Good thing I joined the magazine! Thanks for a wonderful publication."
From Gary Saunders, "I want to say that the Gazette is fascinating reading! What a terrific format--so many pictures and so many experiences to learn from. I didn't realize that some of the cheap thermometers that come with certain incubators are not always accurate and should be checked against a calibrated thermometer for accuracy. From that information in the Gazette, I now think I know why my hatches weren't so good last year!"
Jim Smart, wrote in part, "I just got my first edition of the Gazette and really like all the tips and ideas from all over. The articles from the two guys in England on how they are raising their game birds was real interesting and helpful to me. I think I may follow their methods for using broody foster hens for some of my birds. Seems like bird breeding across the "pond" is going as strong as over here in America. Love the information on wood ducks, Mandarins, and raising swans!"
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