Gamefowl Feeding Guide — Thunderbird vs Supremo Infinity vs B-MEG
Complete feeding programs from chick to cock — Thunderbird, Supremo Infinity, and B-MEG Integra compared side by side with prices, schedules, and recommendations.
Thunderbird Feeding Program
By UNAHCO — #1 gamefowl feed brand in the Philippines. Premium, gamefowl-specific formulations at every stage.
| Stage | Product | Age | Protein | Amount/Bird/Day | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Baby Stag Booster | Day 1 — 1 month | ~22% | Ad libitum | High protein + enzymes for fast growth and bone development |
| Grower | Stag Developer Crumble | 1 — 4 months | ~18% | 40-60g | Bioplex Zinc for musculoskeletal and immune development |
| Developer | Stag Developer 4+ | 4 — 6 months | ~17% | 60-80g | Bioplex Copper + essential amino acids for young stag growth |
| Maintenance | Enertone (pellet + grains) | 6 months+ | ~16% | 40g AM + 40g PM | Bioplex controls gut fat, maintains muscle |
| Conditioning | Platinum | Pre-fight (14-21 days) | ~22% | 40g AM + 40g PM | Sel-Plex muscle enhancers and bone builders |
| Breeder Hens | Successor / Breeder Formula | During breeding | ~18-20% | 80-90g/day | Organic Selenium for fertility, hatchability, egg production |
| Grain Supplement | Kidlat Concentrate | 6 months+ | — | Mix with Enertone | Muscle development without weight gain |
Your Thunderbird Journey
- Chicks hatch — Baby Stag Booster (free access)
- 1 month old — Stag Developer Crumble
- 4 months old — Stag Developer 4+
- 6 months old — Enertone (maintenance)
- Breeding hens — Successor / Breeder Formula
- Pre-fight stags — Platinum
- Optional grain boost — Kidlat Concentrate mixed with Enertone
Estimated cost: ~₱55-70/kg (1kg packs). ~₱1,200-1,500/25kg sack. Monthly cost per bird on maintenance: ~₱300-500. Premium-priced but every product is gamefowl-specific.
Best for: Foundation trio, Group A broodstock, and serious breeders who want the best nutrition for their investment birds. Top breeders like Sonny Lagon, Nene Abello, and Eddie Bong Plaza use Thunderbird.
Availability: Good in most agri-vet stores but not as ubiquitous as B-MEG. May not be stocked in smaller rural stores. Check Pacifica Agrivet, NewTree, or dedicated gamefowl supply shops.
Supremo Infinity Feeding Program
By Robina Agri Partners (Universal Robina Corp). Good quality, competitive pricing. "Infinite sa Lakas" — complete gamefowl line.
| Stage | Product | Age | Protein | Amount/Bird/Day | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | Infinity 1 Chick Booster Crumble | Day old — 1 month | 22% | Ad libitum | BUTAMAX: organic acids, enzymes, coccidiostat |
| Grower | Infinity 2 Chick Grower Crumble | 1 — 4 months | 18% | 25-50g (mo 1-2), 51-62g (mo 3-4) | RoviminMAX: Biotin, Zinc, Calcium + Vit D |
| Developer | Infinity 2.1 Developer+ (pellet & grains) | 4 — 6 months | 16% | 50-100g | Mixed grains + pellets. Introduces gizzard development. |
| Maintenance | Supremo Infinity Ready Mix | 6 months+ | 15% | 35-40g x 2/day | Advanced Digestion Enhancer. Pro Gut & Gizzard. |
| Conditioning | Infinity 23 Conditioning Pellets | Pre-fight (14-21 days) | 23% | 80-90g/day | GUANIMVP for athletic performance + L-Carnitine |
| Breeder | Infinity 4 Breeder Pellets | During breeding | ~18-20% | 80-100g/day | FertiMAX: Vitamin E + Selenium + Calcium for egg production |
| Protein Booster | Fortifier 32 | 1 month+ (additive) | 32% | 10% of total ration | PLUMUSCLEMAX for feather + muscle. Mix into regular feed. |
Your Supremo Infinity Journey
- Chicks hatch — Infinity 1 Chick Booster (free access)
- 1 month old — Infinity 2 Chick Grower Crumble
- 4 months old — Infinity 2.1 Developer+ (pellet & grains)
- 6 months old — Supremo Infinity Ready Mix (maintenance)
- Breeding hens — Infinity 4 Breeder Pellets
- Pre-fight stags — Infinity 23 Conditioning Pellets
- Optional boost — Fortifier 32 mixed into any feed (10% of ration)
Estimated cost: ~₱40-55/kg (1kg packs). ~₱900-1,200/25kg sack. Monthly cost per bird on maintenance: ~₱200-350. More affordable than Thunderbird with solid quality.
Best for: Growing stags (Group B for sale), bulk chick feeding, and budget-conscious breeders who want a complete gamefowl-specific line without premium pricing.
Availability: Good — URC has wide distribution. Available in most agri-vet stores. Check Pacifica Agrivet, or order on Lazada/Shopee. Some smaller stores may not carry the full product line.
B-MEG Integra Feeding Program
By San Miguel Foods (San Miguel Corporation). Most popular and widely available feed brand in the Philippines. Solid quality, competitive pricing.
| Stage | Product | Age | Protein | Amount/Bird/Day | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick Booster | Integra 1000 (crumble) | Day old — 3 weeks | 21.5% | Ad libitum | Immuno-Growth Boosters. Probiotics + enzymes for digestion. |
| Starter | Integra 2000 (crumble) | 4 — 7 weeks | 19.5% | Ad libitum to 50g | Immuno-Growth Boosters. Builds resistance and immunity. |
| Grower/Finisher | Integra 3000 (pellet) | 8 weeks — 5 months | 17% | 60-100g | Muscle development. Vitamin C + B-Complex. Keeps body light and trim. |
| Maintenance | Integra 3000 Plus (pellet) | 6 months+ | ~17% | 40g AM + 40g PM | Enhanced version with prebiotic fibers and balanced nutrition. |
| Breeder/Layer | Integra 4000 (pellet) | During breeding | 17% | 80-100g/day | Embryo developers. 3.8-4.2% Calcium for strong eggshells. |
| Hi-Protein Boost | Integra 5000 (pellet) | Conditioning / supplement | ~21% | Mix with maintenance feed | High-protein pellet for conditioning or protein boost. |
Your B-MEG Integra Journey
- Chicks hatch — Integra 1000 Chick Booster (free access)
- 4 weeks old — Integra 2000 Starter Crumble
- 8 weeks old — Integra 3000 Finisher Pellet
- 6 months old — Integra 3000 Plus (maintenance)
- Breeding hens — Integra 4000 Breeder/Layer Pellet
- Conditioning boost — Integra 5000 Hi-Protein Pellet
Estimated cost: ~₱35-45/kg (1kg packs). ~₱800-1,000/25kg sack. Monthly cost per bird on maintenance: ~₱200-350. Most affordable of the three brands.
Best for: Beginners, budget-conscious breeders, and anyone who wants a reliable feed that's available everywhere. B-MEG is the safest choice if you're worried about supply — every feed store in the Philippines carries it.
Note: B-MEG Integra is a free-range poultry line, not gamefowl-specific. It works well for gamefowl but lacks the specialized formulations (like Bioplex, GUANIMVP, etc.) found in Thunderbird and Supremo Infinity. For conditioning, you may want to supplement with a gamefowl-specific conditioning feed.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | Thunderbird | Supremo Infinity | B-MEG Integra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company | UNAHCO (gamefowl-focused) | URC / Robina Agri (conglomerate) | San Miguel Foods (conglomerate) |
| Focus | 100% gamefowl | Gamefowl line within general agri | General poultry (not gamefowl-specific) |
| Product depth | Deepest — feeds, grains, supplements, meds | Good — complete feed line + Fortifier 32 | Basic — starter, grower, finisher, breeder |
| Price per kg | ₱55-70 | ₱40-55 | ₱35-45 |
| Monthly cost/bird | ₱300-500 | ₱200-350 | ₱200-350 |
| Availability in Cebu | Good — agri-vet stores, gamefowl shops | Good — URC distribution network | Best — every feed store carries it |
| Conditioning feed | Platinum (excellent, industry standard) | Infinity 23 (good, with L-Carnitine) | Integra 5000 (basic hi-protein pellet) |
| Breeder formula | Successor with Organic Selenium | Infinity 4 with FertiMAX | Integra 4000 with embryo developers |
| Industry reputation | Gold standard — top breeders endorse | Growing — solid and improving | Most trusted household name in PH poultry |
Daily Feeding Schedule (All Brands)
- 6:00 AM — Morning feed: pellets/crumble + fresh clean water with vitamins
- 10:00 AM — Free range if available. Birds forage for insects, greens, grit naturally.
- 3:00 PM — Afternoon feed: grains/mixed feed or second serving of maintenance feed
- 5:00 PM — Return to pen/cage. Fresh water. Check for any health issues.
Which Brand Should You Use?
If budget is no issue: Thunderbird all the way. Best products, best results, best brand in sabong.
If you want value for money: Supremo Infinity. Complete gamefowl line at 20-30% less than Thunderbird.
If availability is your priority: B-MEG Integra. You'll never run out of supply — it's everywhere.
The hybrid approach (recommended): Use Thunderbird for your foundation trio and Group A broodstock. Use Supremo Infinity or B-MEG for Group B stags and bulk growing chicks. This gives you premium nutrition where it matters most while keeping costs manageable as your flock grows.