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Protein


Protein builds muscle and allows a young bird to develop physically while increasing flying stamina. So MORE protein while younger and then backed off as bird becomes more physically mature at about 6 to 7 months of age.

Peas have more protein of about 23% but the birds usually don’t like them and will leave them in the feed tray. Wheat has a protein value of about 11% and can be sufficient in proper amounts.

The nutritional needs of developing young kit birds are going to be different from mature kit birds and this is an important distinction in which to be aware. Many new guys who are anxious to see their young birds roll will put them on a diet they read about somewhere that is actually designed for a mature kit of birds.

Essentially the young birds are being starved of protein on a diet meant for a bird at a different stage of physical condition and maturity. No wonder you hear about new guys whose birds are only flying for 10 minutes or so. A young bird kit of 4 to 5 months of age should be flying 45 minutes to an hour and 6 months and older should be able to fly for 60 to 90 minutes with tweaks to the feed. Use these fly times as a guide only, your mileage may differ.


Tony Chavarria