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Smith Poultry & Game Bird Supply 14000 W. 215th St., Bucyrus, KS 66013-9519 Ph. 913-879-2587 - 7:30
A. M. - 3 P. M CST Monday-Friday 24-hour Fax. 913-533-2497 Minimum order $10.00. Prices do not include
shipping. |

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The following information on growing game birds is
from the pamphlet Purina Gamebird Programs. Starting: Chicks should be started with a hover
temperature of 90° F the first week. Lower
it 5° per week for the next three week. In warm weather,
heat is usually not necessary after the fourth week. Feed game bird startena
ration on paper for the first week. Provide feed in feeders during the 0-6
week period. The following space requrements are necessary: |
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Game birds need lots of water to grow fast and stay
healthy. Clean fresh water should be provided at times. These are the
water space requirements: |
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Straight-Run Ringneck & Chukar Eggs & Day-old Chicks for Sale Priced per Egg or Chick Available from April to August |
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Quantity |
Chukar Eggs |
Chukar Chicks |
Ringneck Eggs |
Ringneck Chicks |
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30 |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
$2.00 |
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60 |
$.90 |
$1.85 |
$.90 |
$1.85 |
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90-179 |
$.85 |
$1.75 |
$.85 |
$1.75 |
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180-359 |
$.80 |
$1.65 |
$.80 |
$1.65 |
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360-500 |
$.75 |
$1.50 |
$.75 |
$1.50 |
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Linear Feeder Space Requirements Per Bird |
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Game
Bird |
1-10 days |
10 days - 6 weeks |
6 weeks and over |
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Quail |
½ inch |
1 inch |
1½
inches |
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Chukars |
¾ inch |
1½
inches |
2 inches |
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Ringneck
Pheasants |
1 inch |
2 inches |
3 inches |