Gauteng Smallholder February 2016 | Page 26

POULTRY From page 22 bacteria develops and ammonia forms. The fumes affect the birds' lungs and sinuses. In terms of feeding, there is no specific quail feed available, so chicken food is used - layer pellets, chick crumbs or mash. An adult quail consumes about 20 to 25g of food daily. The feed can be supplemented by greens. Greens are an excellent source of additional nutrients and can reduce your feed bill, too. Freshly cut lawn g