| How to Perform Progressive Muscle Relaxation Posted: 26 Mar 2017 05:00 PM PDT Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for managing stress and achieving a deep state of relaxation, originally developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson in the 1920s.[1] Tensing and then releasing various muscle groups throughout the body relaxes you and has a host of beneficial effects, from helping you to sleep, to lowering pain during childbirth, to reducing anxiety and depression, to easing headaches, stomach aches, and fatigue.[2] It may even help you quit smoking by reducing cravings![3] For maximum benefit, you'll want to practice a form of progressive muscle relaxation that includes guided imagery and deep breathing. EditGetting Ready - Choose a time when you are not too sleepy. Though progressive relaxation can be used as a sleep aide, the goal is typically to learn to relax while still awake. You don't want to nod off in the middle of your session.[4]
- Wear comfortable clothes and take off your shoes. Loose-fitting clothes are best; don't wear anything too tight, as this will limit your movement. And don't forget to take off your shoes so you can properly tense and relax your feet.[5]
- Have a blanket ready. Often, when people are very relaxed they become chilly. Have a blanket or sheet nearby that you can drape over yourself if you get cold. The warmth will help you to relax.[6]
- Find a quiet place. You will want to find a space where no interruptions or sudden noises will interrupt your relaxed state. A small, uncluttered space in your home is ideal. Dim the lights if possible to create a soothing atmosphere.[7][8]
- Make sure you will not be interrupted. A full session will take 10-15 minutes. Turn off your cell phone or pager. If you have a landline, turn off the ringer. Ask your family not to interrupt you during your session.
- Get into a comfortable position. You can perform progressive relaxation standing, sitting, or lying down. Sitting in a reclining armchair is ideal, as it allows you to relax more than if you were standing, but you are also less likely to fall asleep than if you were lying on your back.[9] Once in position, close your eyes, uncross your legs, and let your hands rest comfortably at your sides or on your lap.
- End your preparation with 5 deep breaths. Deep breathing has been shown to help trigger the body's natural relaxation response, typified by lower blood pressure and a feeling of relaxation and wellbeing.[10][11] Take a deep breath, hold it for four seconds, and relax as you let it out. Pay attention to how your abdomen rises and falls with each breath. After 5 deep breaths, you are ready to begin.[12]
EditMastering the Basic Technique - Breathe in as you tense. Work with one specific part of your body at a time. Take a deep, slow breath through your nose as you squeeze the muscles for 5 seconds. The key is to tense the muscles as hard as you can without hurting yourself.[13]
- Relax the tensed muscles as your breathe out. Exhale slowly through your mouth as you quickly relax, letting all tension flow out of the muscles. Focus on the now relaxed muscles; they should be loose and limp.[14]
- Relax for 10 seconds before moving to the next muscle group. Don't move too fast. It will help to relax your body if you go slowly and deliberately, taking time between each tension-relaxation step. While relaxing, breathe slowly and evenly.[15]
- Incorporate imagery. Warmth is associated with relaxation. You can increase your level of relaxation by imagining the warm rays of the sun shining on the part of your body that you are focusing on. In addition, you can imagine yourself in a safe, relaxing face before or after you start your session (see Adding Guided Imagery below).[16]
- Repeat these steps until you have relaxed your entire body. You can start with your head and move down, or with your feet and move up.
- If a set of muscles is still tense, you may want to repeat the tense and relax cycle again before moving on to the next set of muscles.
- You may also find it more effective to tense one side of the body then the other. For a quicker relaxation session, tense them both at the same time.[17]
EditRelaxing From Toes to Scalp - Start with your feet and toes. Breathe deeply through your nose as you curl your toes down and tense the soles of your feet. Hold for five seconds and then release. Feel the tension flow out of your feet. Pay particular attention to how different your feet feel when relaxed as opposed to tensed. Relax for 10 seconds before moving on to your legs.[18]
- Move on to your legs. Tense and relax your legs, first one muscle group at a time, then all together. Don't forget to breathe in through your nose as you tense, and out though your mouth as you relax. Move in the following sequence:[19]
- Calf muscles – Point your toes up towards your knees.
- Thighs (middle and inner) – If seated or standing, push your heels down onto the floor. If lying down, try to straighten your legs.
- Thighs (outer) – Press your knees together as if you were holding a sheet of paper between them.[20]
- Buttocks – Tighten the muscles by squeezing your buttocks together.
- Entire legs – Tighten all the muscles in your legs together.
- Relax your core. Keep your breathing even as you progress to your stomach and back. Remember to pause for 10 seconds between each cycle of tensing and relaxing.[21]
- Stomach – Imagine you are trying to touch your belly button to your spine.
- Lower back – Arch your back as you tighten the muscles just above your buttocks.
- Focus on your upper back and chest. By now, you should be feeling very relaxed. You breathing should be slow and steady. Remember to hold the tension for 5 seconds before you relax.[22]
- Chest – Take a deep breath and hold it to tense your chest.
- Upper back – Pull your shoulder blades back as if you were trying to touch them together.
- Concentrate on your shoulders and neck. Lift your shoulders up as if you were trying to touch your ears.[23] As you do so, tilt you head back slightly to increase the tension in your neck. Tension in your neck and shoulders is a frequent cause of both headaches and neck pain.[24][25] You may want to do two or even three cycles to make sure you completely relax your neck and shoulders.
- Work on your arms. It should be getting easier and easier to relax as your body calms down. As you relax each part of your arms in succession, remember to breathe in through your nose when tensing and out through your mouth as you relax.
- Triceps – Extend your arms and lock your elbows.[26]
- Biceps – Curl your arms to flex your biceps.[27]
- Forearms – Curl your hands downwards as if you were trying to reach back to touch your elbows with your fingers.[28]
- Hands – Clench your fists.[29]
- Finish by relaxing the muscles of your face. People carry a lot of tension in their face, particularly in their jaw muscles. As you relax these muscles, you will complete your session. You should now be completely relaxed.
- Eyes and lips – Make a sour face: squeeze your eyes shut while pressing your lips together.[30]
- Jaw – Open your mouth as wide as you can.[31]
- Cheeks – Smile widely.[32]
- Forehead – Raise your eyebrows as high as you can.[33]
- Relax. Now that you have completed the progressive muscle relaxation process, take a few minutes to simply relax. You may choose to engage in guided imagery in order to further enjoy the sense of relaxing calm. Or, if you have time, you may wish to go to sleep.
EditAdding Guided Imagery - Use imagery to increase the benefits of progressive relaxation. Tensing and relaxing your muscles can help drive the tension from your body. You can then gain added benefits by using guided imagery to relax your mind. This practice has been shown to positively effect mood, and to reduce anxiety and fatigue.[34]
- You can use imagery along with deep breathing before you start to put yourself in a relaxed state.
- Alternately, you can wait until you are relaxed and then imagine yourself in a safe, relaxing space to increase your sense of relaxation.
- Choose your safe place. Think of a real or imagined place where you feel safe, calm, and happy. There is no "wrong" place. It is, however, best to stick with a place once you choose it, as this makes reaching a relaxed state easier.[35] Common safe places include:
- A beach
- The woods
- A mountaintop
- A sunny park
- A spot you visited on vacation
- Your favorite room in your house, past or present
- Imagine yourself in your safe place. Feel the calmness as you imagine each detail. Use all of your senses, not just sight. For example, if your safe place were a sunny meadow, you might concentrate on:[36]
- The colors – the green of the grass, the pure blue of the sky
- The sounds – the buzz of bees, the trill of birdsong, the whistle of the wind in the grass
- The sensations – the wind on your skin, the warm sun on your face, the grass under your arms
- Smells – the clean air with a hint of grass and wildflowers
- Allow the calm to drive away all thought. When thoughts to arise, don't fight them. Gently return your focus to the details of the calm, relaxing space.
- If you have difficulty ridding yourself of a thought, imagine putting an image of it on a TV screen, then use a remote control to turn it off.[37]
- You can also imagine putting the image in a drawer and closing the drawer.
- Enjoy the peacefulness. You are completely relaxed, with no desire to be anywhere else, to do anything else. Your mind and body are at ease.
- Note that this advice does not replace psychological or medical advice from a licensed medical professional.
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| How to Spend Less Time on the Computer Posted: 26 Mar 2017 09:00 AM PDT In our modern world, many people spend too much time in front of a computer screen. Sitting in front of your computer for long periods can increase your risk for high blood pressure, high blood sugar, cardiovascular disease, and the buildup of fat around the midsection.[1] Therefore, it's important to make the effort to tear yourself away from the computer each day. You can plan, organize, and allocate your screen time, make some minor changes, and seek outside help from friends and family members. EditUsing Your Computer Efficiently - Keep track of your computer time. To start, spend a day tracking your computer time. Many people convince themselves they need to be online as much as they are due to work, school, and social obligations. However, this may not be true. If you keep a log of what you do online and how long you do it, you'll be surprised how much of your screen time is unnecessary.
- For a day, carry around a small notebook. Each time you use your computer, write down what you're doing, how long you're doing it for, and whether or not this is a necessary task. You may spend 20 minutes replying to e-mails for work, a task which is vital to your professional career. Before and after this, however, you may spend 30 minutes total browsing Facebook.[2]
- Be honest. You do not have to show your journal to anyone else. The goal here is for you to assess where your time is going and how to alter that time. For example, you may be shocked to realize you spend 2 hours a day total on social media sites. If you feel that's too much, from here you can set a goal to cut that back to an hour. See if you can reach that goal the following day.[3]
- Schedule breaks. Staring at a screen for too long is unhealthy and can easily lead to eyestrain and headaches. Therefore, schedule breaks from computer usage. This can help you consciously make an effort to spend time away from your computer.
- If you have downtime at work, do not immediately get on Twitter or Facebook. Instead, spend some time away from your computer. Go for a short walk. Read a book for 10 minutes. Call a friend to chat.[4]
- When you're home alone, try to consciously schedule breaks when you're working on the computer. For example, after 2 hours of computer usage promise yourself you'll take a 20 minute walk with the dog. This will pull you away from the screen and give you a break. You can even set a timer to help yourself stay on track.[5]
- Designate time away from the computer each day. If you're spending too much time on the computer, you should actively work on being more conscious of how you spend your time. Try to schedule time each day when you power down your laptop. A 2 or 3 hour technology-free block in your day will greatly help you use your time more wisely.
- Pick a specific timeframe where you will not use your computer. It can be helpful to choose the same timeframe each day. For example, every day after work from 5 o'clock to 7 o'clock you'll be off your computer.[6]
- It might be hard at first. Many people learn to use technology as their single source of downtime. Engaging in activities you enjoy can help. Cook or bake something. Go for a long walk. Read a book. Do a puzzle. Call a friend you haven't talked to in awhile.
- Plan internet usage. Just as you plan time away from your computer, scheduling your internet usage can also help. The internet is often designed to entice you to stay as long as possible. Many websites encourage mindless clicking and browsing. Planning how long you'll use the internet each day can help you from getting sucked in.
- Know exactly what you want to do online before getting on the computer. If you want to update your Facebook status, plan to update your status and then move on. If you want to buy a Valentine's Day present for your boyfriend, know what you're looking for and where to look before opening your computer. If you want to catch up on the news, bookmark a few news websites you enjoy reading and check those as soon as you get online.[7]
- If you occasionally enjoy simply browsing the internet, you can still do so. However, set time limits for yourself. For example, you can allow yourself 90 minutes a day to simply go online. Set a timer for yourself and get offline when the timer goes off. At first, this might take some discipline but you'll come to enjoy your newfound self control.
- Block distracting sites. When you tracked your daily internet use, what sites took up the most time unnecessarily? Did you waste time on Facebook? Did you spend too much time browsing humorous sites, like Cracked? Most browsers have ad-ons or applications you can download that can temporarily block your access to time wasting sites. Firefox has a technology called LeechBlock, for example, that block websites for set periods of time. Consider installing some of these ad-ons and blocking troublesome sites for a few hours each day. That way, if you need to be on the computer you can make sure you use your time wisely.[8]
- Use technology to help you. There are other ad-ons and applications that can help you manage your internet time. Consider investing in some of them if the internet is a major culprit in you spending too much time on your computer.
- If you depend on the computer for your job, try RescueTime. This is an analytics application that can break down what you're doing on your computer each day and for how long. This can be quicker and simpler than tracking your computer time yourself each day. You can use RescueTime to see how you're improving as you strive to spend less time online.[9]
- SelfControl is an application for Macs that blocks troublesome websites. It's similar to other ad-ons in that you block a site for a set number of hours. However, it's much harder to disable. You cannot get rid of SelfControl by deactivating the timer or restarting your computer You simply have to wait for the allotted time to pass. If you frequently disable or delete similar browser ad-ons, SelfControl may work for you.[10]
- Do computer related work as soon as possible. If you need to e-mail a colleague or complete another task online, you may procrastinate. This can lead to you wasting time browsing the internet or playing games after opening your laptop to complete a task. Simply changing the way you prioritize can lead to less time online.
- When you have to work to do on the computer, make that the priority when you get online. Promise yourself you won't open Facebook until you've sent out that work-related e-mail. Avoid playing a game of The Sims if you haven't uploaded the new design to your company's website.[11]
- It can be awkward to avoid procrastination at first. Many people are chronic procrastinators and the instant gratification of something like a game or social media is more enticing than work. It may take you a few days to get in the hang of prioritizing properly. If you fail to do so at first, keep trying. Eventually, this small change can add up to less hours a day on the computer.
EditLimiting Screen Time - Rearrange your desktop. Sometimes, small changes can make a big impact in how much time you're spending online. Simply rearranging the desktop on your computer can help. Get rid of shortcuts that take you to games or websites you enjoy. Keep your laptop or computer out of your bedroom so it's not the first thing you think of in the morning. These are minor changes, but they can help you avoid temptation.[12]
- Power down your computer when you're not using it. Any small thing you can do to delay gratification can deter you from using your computer. When you're not using your computer or laptop, turn it off. If you know you have to wait for it to power up again before use, you may be less likely to spend a spare 10 minutes online.[13]
- Avoid your phone. If you have a smart phone, it may encourage the temptation to use your computer. Checking the internet and your social media profiles might tempt you to open up your laptop. Simply scheduling some time away from the phone can help lessen your computer usage.
- Make a rule about no phones out during mealtimes, even if you eat alone.[14]
- On occasion, go for a walk without your phone. If possible, attend a social event and leave your phone at home.
- Make small commitments to yourself. Oftentimes, big commitments are hard to maintain. Change takes time and you may not go from being a computer junkie to spending 2 hours a day technology free. If you're struggling to make a transition, try making small 5 to 15 minute commitments.
- Promise yourself you'll take a 15 minute walk 3 times a week. Try to honor this commitment no matter what occurs. This may feel more doable than a goal like, "I'll spend an hour a day working out instead of using the computer."[15]
- Scheduling tiny pockets of time can add up. You may find you enjoy your 5 minutes away from your laptop and you'll begin to naturally desire to spend more time offline.
EditSeeking Support - Use the internet to enhance social experiences. Getting out and seeing friends can be a great way to spend less time on the computer. You can actually use the internet and technology to enhance social experiences. Try using social networking sites to make plans for physical get-togethers with friends.
- Start making concrete plans when chatting with people online. Instead of offering vague promises, like "Let's get dinner some time," offer a real plan. Say something like, "Are you free next Tuesday? Do you want to get dinner at 7 o'clock?"[16]
- MeetUp is a site where you can join groups based on your interests. From there, leaders of those groups plan face-to-face meet ups where you can make new friends. Try joining MeetUp and attending some events.[17]
- You can also use online applications to plan events. Use Google Calendar or Facebook to schedule a game night, for example.[18]
- Make concrete plans with friends. Make a point of making plans with friends each week. Even something small, like grabbing coffee after work, can encourage you to spend less time online. You could also suggest you and your friends take up a new hobby together. You could start hiking on the weekends or join a local sports league.
- Seek therapy if you show signs of internet addiction. Not everyone can spend less time on the computer by themselves. Internet addiction is a psychological disorder in which you develop an emotional addiction to using your computer. If you believe you suffer from internet addiction, seek out psychological counseling.
- If you have internet addiction, you may feel a compulsive to be online all the time. You may experience anxiety and depression when separated from the computer. When using the computer, you may feel euphoric and isolated from the rest of the world. People suffering from internet addiction are also dishonest about how they spend their time. If you find yourself lying to others about your time online, you may have internet addiction.[19]
- Make an appointment with a therapist if you display any of the above symptoms. You can ask for a referral from your doctor or call your insurance company and ask for a list of providers in your network. If you are a student, you may be entitled to free counseling through your college or university.
- Return to a neglected hobby. If you used to do the newspaper crossword puzzle every day, try returning to that. This may encourage you to spend less time online.
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| How to Feed Quail Posted: 26 Mar 2017 01:00 AM PDT Quails do not need fussing about when it comes to feeding, but it is good to know if you're feeding them the correct things and that your giving them a balanced diet. Feeding quails often depends on the age, what you're raising them for, and most importantly, how you like to feed them. EditProviding Basic Food and Water - Get high-quality quail feed from a feed store or from online. Unlike other fowl, quail cannot eat low-quality feed without sacrificing quality. This is especially important when it comes to quail being raised for breeding and laying eggs. If you can't find high-quality quail feed, try a another type of game bird feed. You can also try turkey feed, which is usually higher in protein than chicken feed, making it more suitable for quail.
- Chicken feed can make a decent substitute for meat quail.
- If you choose to go with turkey feed, make sure that it is non-medicated.[1]
- Always refer to a qualified nutritionist before you make any substitutions.
- About 80% of a quail's diet will consist of grains. Most quail or game bird feeds will consist of: cracked corn, grains (barley, oats, rye, and wheat), millet, milo, oat grouts, popcorn, safflower seed, sunflower kernels, and sunflower seeds.[2]
- Give the quail enough food, and make sure that the texture is right. Quail are easy to feed in that you do not have to worry about over-feeding them. They will stop eating once they feel full. However, quail are picky when it comes to the size of their food. If the grains or pellets are too small or too big, they won't eat it. It has to be just right.
- If the feed comes in pellet form, try breaking it up into (quail) bite-sized pieces. Make sure that the pieces are consistent, or the quail will just pick out the pieces they like best and leave the rest. This can result in an in-balanced diet.
- Avoid mashed feed, if you can. If you must use mash feed, make sure that it is not too powdery. The powder can easily get in between the quail's toes and cause infections.
- Adult quail will eat about 20 to 25 grams of food a day.[3]
- Keep the feed troughs clean, dry, and easily accessible. Make sure that you place the troughs in a dry place, away from rain, snow, sunlight, and wind. You might want to place the food further away from the water troughs as well. If the feed gets wet, it can grow mold, which can kill quail.[4] Also, you should empty the feed troughs often. Only wash the troughs when they become dirty from waste, or if the feed itself gets wet.
- Make sure that the food trough is level with the quail's crop area.
- Try to use linear troughs, with enough space for the quail to eat comfortably without competing for food.
- Depending on how many quail you have, you may need to empty the troughs as little as two to three times a week, to as often as once a day.
- Quail can be messy eaters. Consider keeping the feed in a hopper with "anti-spill fingers."[5]
- Offer plenty of water, and make sure that the quail have easy access to it. As a general rule, the water trough should be no higher than the bird's back.[6] Many quail breeders also recommend keeping marbles in the bottom of the trough. This not only makes the water more attractive to the quail, but it also gives quail chicks an escape route in case they fall in.[7]
- Quail are guzzlers. Consider making your own guzzler by digging a shallow hole in the ground, lining it with plastic, and then adding a ramp into the hole.[8]
- Keep the water troughs clean and replace the water daily to minimize bacteria growth. Clean the trough three times a week with a commercial, nontoxic disinfectant. Don't pour the old water out inside the pen. The pen must be kept as dry as possible.[9]
- Pay special attention to the water during the winter time. Don't let it freeze.
- Add a little bit of apple cider vinegar to the water from time to time. This kills parasites and makes the feathers look nicer.[10]
- Store the food in a clean, dry place, and use it before it expires. If you don't store the food properly, it can get moldy, which is deadly for quail. It can also become food for other critters, such as insects and rats.
- Use the feed before it expires—usually 3 weeks after the manufacturing date. You may need to use it even sooner if you live some place hot and humid.
- Throw away stale or foul-smelling feed. This indicates that the feed has either expired or gone moldy.
- Rats can not only eat all of the quails' feed, but also contaminate it.[11]
EditProviding Supplemental Food - Offer some fruit and vegetables. About 20% of a quail's diet will consist of vegetables, fruits, leaves and other roughage compose. Don't be afraid to offer some other type of food. Try to consider the quail's natural, habitat, however. For example, if you have quail that are naturally found in the desert, offer some cactus fruit.[12]
- Consider planting some berry shrubs, such as: blackberry, currant, huckleberry, manzanita, Oregon grapes, salad, serviceberry, and snowberry.[13]
- Offer vegetables, such as: broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumber, peas, lettuce, and turnip greens.
- Be careful with tomatoes. Quail can eat ripe tomatoes, but they cannot eat any other part of the plant, including the leaves and the stems.
- Consider offering other types of food as well. The main part of a quail's diet should be specialized quail feed. However, it you can include other types of food as a treat, such as: cake, pasta, rice, and sweet corn.[14]
- Quail love nuts and seeds. Consider having some nut or seed baring trees around, such as: ash, cascara, hazelnut, and oak. The quail will eat the nuts and seeds that the trees drop.
- Quail also love insects, especially chicks. Insects are full of protein, which chicks and egg-laying hens need.
- Know that some types of foods can be toxic to quails. This includes avocado, caffeine, chocolate, grape seeds, meat, parsley, rhubarb, the stems and leaves of tomato plants, salty foods and treats, uncooked potatoes, and most citrus fruits.
- Quails will avoid anything toxic to them unless they are starving. This indicates that you should feed your quail more.
- There are many plants that are poisonous to quails, but you most likely will not come across them anyway. It is still important to be aware of this, though.
- Avoid giving quail anything from your garden. The quail will figure out quickly where their food comes from, and may try to feed themselves. This may not be good for your garden.
- Provide a bowl of grit for your quails. This helps your quails digest their food down; however, if they wander about on the grass often, this is not a big worry for them as they will find some goodies in the ground to digest their food with.
EditFeeding Through Different Life Stages - Feed chicks a starter soon after hatching until they are 6-8 weeks old. Chicks need plenty of protein, which is found in the starter feeds. The starter feeds also offer other nutrients and vitamins that enable the chicks to grow into healthy, fully-grown quail.[15]
- Use long, straight troughs for brooding chicks. Transition to circular feeders after the chicks are 2 weeks old. Use a smaller bowl for water.
- Chicks can eat fine crumble until they are 6 to 8 weeks old. A coarser texture, or pellets, are better for older quail.
- When raising chicks, teach them how to drink by dipping their beaks into the bowl/dish. If they have their mother hen with them, this is not much of a worry as she will show them how to drink.
- Feed your quails a good-quality developer feed after six to eight weeks of age. The best feed for quails is a game bird feed that has at least 20 percent protein or more. Quail feed is expected to have plenty of protein to enable them to have a balanced diet for them to grow into great, healthy pets.
- If you are planning on using the quail for their meat, you do not need to give them a developer feed. Give them a finisher feed instead.
- If you are going to use your quail for breeding or laying eggs, slowly transition them to the new diet before they hit 10 weeks of age.[16]
- Feed your quails' layer-pellets after they start laying eggs. Layer-pellets provide enough calcium for your quails to lay strong, healthy eggs. Make sure to grind the pellets up a bit if you find the quails quite big for them. This is especially important if you buy chicken pellets, as these are bigger than the quail layer-pellets. Just make sure you don't grind them up into a powder.
- Always provide a fresh supply of water. Clean the water bowl one to three times a week and refill once a day. The bowls will tend to get dirty, as the quails will often stand in them, spill dirt/bedding in them and do all-sorts!
EditFeeding for Different Purposes - Find out what you want to do with the quails. Do you want to raise them for eggs, meat, breeding or just as a simple pet? Quails need a diet depending on their purpose as you'll need to choose a feed that suits them. The four main different types of feeds are: #* Starter
- Feed quail a starter and a finisher mix if you plan on using or selling them for meat. The finisher feed will help sustain the quail, until they reach the certain age to be killed at. The finisher feed is higher in fiber than other feeds.
- Start the quail off with a starter mix from shortly after hatching until 6 weeks of age. Transition to a finisher mix after 6 weeks of age. Continue feeding the finisher diet until the time comes to sell or slaughter the quail.
- Feed quail a starter and a developer mix if you plan on using them for flight or game. This diet is also suitable for quail being kept simply as pets. The developer feed differs from the finisher in that it contains more protein.
- Start the quail on a starter mix from shortly after hatching until 6 weeks of age. Transition to a developer mix after 6 weeks of age. Continue until 16 weeks of age.
- Pay special attention to quails that you are raising for breeding and eggs. Quail being used for breeding and laying eggs need a special feed when the time comes for them to lay eggs. If they are not given the proper feed, their eggs may turn out too weak or fragile.
- Feed most quail breeds a starter mix from shortly after hatching until 6 weeks of age. Transition to a developer mix after 6 weeks of age. Continue until 20 weeks of age. Finish off with a layer mix at 20 weeks and older.
- Feed Coturnix (Pharaoh) quail a starter mix from shortly after hatching until 6 weeks of age. Transition to a layer mix after 6 weeks of age. There is no need for a developer mix.
- Do not feed your quails treats often, as it is bad for their diet. It's best to keep them on a regular feed to ensure that they get a balanced diet.
- You can buy quail feed from a nearby ranch supply store, a local pet shop, or online.
- Give your quails a fair amount of feed and never leave them going hungry.
- Do not worry about overfeeding as quails will not continuously eat.
- If your quail are not getting enough protein, consider adding some starter/chick feed, or another feed that has 20% more protein. You can also add some turkey feed as well.
- Add crushed oyster shells or crushed egg shells to your quail's feed. This is especially important if your quails' eggs turn soft and poorly. Oyster and egg shells turn the eggs into hard and healthy ones as they are high in calcium.
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