TYPE OF FEED: complete
FORM OF FEED: pellets
PACKAGING: 50 lb paper bags
SPECIES: ratites (emus, ostrich, rhea)
AGES: four weeks to maturity

FEATURES:

• A pelleted 19% complete feed to be fed as the sole ration as growing birds and a maintenance diet for adults
• Fortified with sufficient vitamins and minerals to support the growth of the young birds
• Should be fed while the birds are on grass or legume pasture to supplement their diet
• Contains no medication

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

Crude Protein, Minimum	19.00%
Lysine, Minimum	1.00%
Methionine, Minimum	0.45%
Crude Fat, Minimum	2.50%
Crude Fiber, Maximum	13.00%
Calcium, Minimum	1.00%
Calcium, Maximum	1.50%
Phosphorus, Minimum	0.90%
Salt, Minimum	0.30%
Salt, Maximum	0.80%
Vitamin A, Minimum	5000 IU/lb
Vitamin D, Minimum	1300 IU/lb
Vitamin E, Minimum	75 IU/lb

INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Hulls, Soybean Meal, Alfalfa Meal, Porcine Meat & Bone Meal, DL-Methionine, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Manganous Oxide, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Cobalt Carbonate, Sodium Selenite, Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin E Supplement, Menadione Dimethylpyrimidinol Bisulfite, Riboflavin Supplement, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Choline Chloride, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, d-Biotin.

DISCLAIMER: The precise nutritional needs of Ratites (Ostrich, Emu and Rhea) have not been fully documented. T he National Research Council recommended nutrient requirements for Ratites have not been established. Buckeye Feed Mills, Inc., make no warranty as to the nutritional adequacy or results which may be derived from the use of this product.

FEEDING DIRECTIONS: Feed Buckeye Ratite Grower Diet as the sole ration to growing birds beginning at two weeks of age and continue until they laying of the first egg. At this time the adult bird should be fed Buckeye Ratite Breeder Diet. Ratite chicks may be started on Buckeye 21% Broiler Starter-Finisher. Crumble for the first two weeks of life free choice. For growing ratites on pasture, limit the amount of pasture consumed to no more than 25% of the diet the first year and no more than 50% the second year. No other nutritional supplements should be necessary and may cause nutritional problems from imbalances. Feed Buckeye Ratite Grower Diet as a maintenance diet to adults when not reproductively active. If on pasture, limit the amount of grass or legume to no more than 50% of the total diet. Do not allow the pastures where ratites are grazing to become mature because of the danger of impaction. Maintain a clean, fresh supply of water and have grit available for the birds at all times. Maintain the growing ratites in a clean, dry environment with plenty of room for exercise. Do not feed this product if the feed has become moldy or out of condition.