Blue Mountain Feeds

Rearing quality slaughter birds starts with the breeders. The ration fed to the breeders determines the quality of the chick hatched and the ability of that chick to grow quickly and optimise their ability to convert feed efficiently. When looking at the following descriptions and comparative photographs ask if your birds achieve these benchmark standards. If they do not - talk to us.

Characteristics of healthy chicks - 28 days
	Very alert with head up, full body and sturdy legs Good Eaters Twirl and Twist when let out Curious about their surroundings Busy most all the time When picked up feel full big image

Quality 90 Day Old Chick

The middle photo above was taken of a batch of chicks that all attendees at the World Ostrich Association conference held in Chile in 2003 saw. The photos below are the same batch of chicks just 90 days later. In these photos they are now 180 days (6 months of age)

Click here to see the Blue Mountain weight gain benchmark trial birds.

Comparative Slaughter Birds

The pictures below are the Blue Mountain benchmark test birds weighed at +/- 200 days. Note the size and the young feathers demonstrating their youthful age.

Weighing Test Birds	Weighing Test Birds

More pictures on these and other birds can be veiwed at weightgain.htm

If you have questions or comments, or your birds are falling short of the standards - talk to us.

Further reading:
Body Condition is Most Important on how to check body condition.
Fat versus Meat Production on dietary factors that influence body condition.

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