ZOO Specialties Ratites
Recommended daily feed intake
For ratites starter pellets:
Young ostrich: 0,5-1 kg per animal per day
Young emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 0,25-0,5 kg per animal per day
For ratites maintenance pellets:
Ostrich: 1-2,5 kg per animal per day
Emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 0,75-1,25 kg per animal per day
For ratites breeder pellets: To be provided during the breeding period
Ostrich: 1,5-3 kg per animal per day
Emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 1,0-1,5 kg per animal per day
ZOO Specialties Ratites
Ratites starter pellets
Complete feed for young ratites like ostriches, emus, rheas and cassowaries. Intended to be used up to the age of 4-6 months.
A pressed 2,5 mm pellet
With an optimal level of protein and energy for a well balanced growth
Contains a balanced pattern of vitamins and minerals for good health
Contains calcium and phosphorus in easily digestible form and in the right proportion for proper development and growth of both skeleton and feet
Contains beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A
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Available in:
20kg (Item number: 661720)
Ratites maintenance pellets
Complete feed for ratites like ostriches, emus, rheas and cassowaries. To feed to ostriches from 6 months of age, to emus and nandus from 4 months of age and outside the breeding season.
A pressed 4 mm pellet
Contains a balanced pattern of vitamins and minerals for good health
Contains moderate amounts of protein and energy
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Available in:
20kg (Item number: 661920)
Ratites breeder pellets
Complete feed for ratites like ostriches, emus, rheas and cassowaries. To be used during the breeding season starting at least 6 weeks prior breeding. This feed may be fed up up to 50% of the daily feed intake on the basis of dry matter.
A pressed 4 mm pellet
Contains a balanced pattern of vitamins and minerals for good health
Contains a high amount of protein, energy and calcium for good reproduction
Provide seashells for extra calcium, depending on the level of egg production
Can be used during the moult period to speed up the development of a new set of feathers
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Available in:
20kg (Item number: 662020)
Recommended daily feed intake
For ratites starter pellets:
Young ostrich: 0,5-1 kg per animal per day
Young emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 0,25-0,5 kg per animal per day
For ratites maintenance pellets:
Ostrich: 1-2,5 kg per animal per day
Emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 0,75-1,25 kg per animal per day
For ratites breeder pellets: To be provided during the breeding period
Ostrich: 1,5-3 kg per animal per day
Emu/ rhea/ cassowary: 1,0-1,5 kg per animal per day