How much feed do quail eat per day?

Adult coturnix quail commonly eat about 20 to 30 grams of feed per bird per day, depending on size, laying status, temperature, waste, and whether they get treats or forage. Young quail eat less at first and increase quickly as they grow.

How long does a bag of quail feed last?

Divide the bag weight by the flock's daily feed use. For example, a flock eating 1 pound per day will use about one 50 pound bag in 50 days before adding any waste allowance.

What protein feed do quail need?

Many quail keepers use a high-protein game bird starter for chicks, often around 24 to 30 percent protein, then a game bird grower or layer ration around 18 to 22 percent for adult birds. Follow the feed label and local husbandry guidance.

Quail Feed Calculator

Calculate feed for a quail flock

Enter your quail count, age, feed bag size, and feed price to estimate daily feed, monthly feed, bags to buy, feed cost, protein target, feeder room, and water needs.

Estimated daily feed 1.5 lb For 25 adult laying coturnix quail

Number of quail Quail type

Age or purpose Feed waste buffer

Bag size Feed price per bag

Planning period Treats / forage offset

How to use the quail feed calculator

Start with your number of birds, quail type, and age or purpose. The calculator uses a practical grams-per-bird estimate, then adds your waste buffer and any forage offset to estimate how much feed to keep on hand.

Quail feed use changes quickly during the brooder and grow-out stages. Chicks eat only a little in week one, but by the time they are feathered out they can be close to adult intake.

Quail feed examples

25 adult coturnix quail: roughly 1.4 to 1.7 pounds per day after a normal waste buffer.
50 laying coturnix quail: often around 3 pounds per day, so a 50 pound bag may last a little over two weeks.
Young chicks: buy enough starter to cover fast growth, but keep feed fresh and dry instead of storing open bags too long.

What the results mean

Daily feed is the flock's estimated feed after the waste and forage settings. Bags to buy rounds up so you do not run short during the selected planning period. Protein target is a general ration range to look for on a game bird feed label.

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FAQ

How much feed does one coturnix quail eat?

An adult coturnix quail often eats about 20 to 30 grams per day. Small adults may be near the low end, while laying birds, jumbo birds, cold weather, or wasteful feeders can push the estimate higher.

How much feed do 50 quail need per month?

For 50 adult coturnix quail, a practical estimate is often around 85 to 95 pounds per 30 days after a typical waste buffer. Use the calculator with your bag size and price to estimate bags and cost.

Can quail eat chicken feed?

Quail usually do better on game bird feed because they often need more protein than standard chicken layer feed, especially as chicks. Check the feed label and choose a ration appropriate for the birds' age and purpose.