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IMPACT STATEMENT October 2022 Treutlen Extension Educates Local Bobwhite Quail Producer on Feed Ration Summary A local quail producer contacted the Treutlen County Extension Agent. The producer was in search of a feed ration for raising Bobwhite Quail. The producer not only gained valuable knowledge from the agent but also saved a considerable amount of money. Situation A local quail producer came to the Treutlen County Extension Agent with questions about a feed ration for raising Bobwhite Quail. The producer informed the agent he was purchasing a premixed feed ration which had increased $200 per ton within the past year. The producer informed the agent he owned all the equipment needed to mix his own feed ration. Response The agent discussed the importance of proper nutrition in successfully raising Bobwhite Quail with the producer. The agent reached out to the Georgia Poultry Lab in Gainesville for guidance with a productive feed ration. The agent then contacted a local feed supplier which stocked soybean meal and the medicated mineral supplement needed in the Bobwhite feed mix. The agent also introduced the producer to a local farmer who sold corn in bulk. The agent found the cost of the corn in bulk was $8 per bushel, soybean meal $19.50 per 50 pound bag and medicated supplement $30 per 50 pound bag. Once the feed had been mixed, the agent submitted a sample to the Feed Lab in Athens for testing. The feed met all the needed requirements. Impact The producer raises approximately 2000 Bobwhite quail each 16 week period. The quail consume an average of 350 lbs of feed per week, totaling 5,600 lbs of feed per 16 week period. The cost of 5600 lbs of premixed feed is $2352. The cost of the producer mixing his own feed is $1300 for 5600 lbs of feed. The producer raises 3 groups of quail per year increasing his profits by $.53 per quail. By seeking advice from the agent, the producer saved a total of $3156 on feed.