As far as poultry feed is concerned, there are generally two different forms of powder feed and pellet feed. Due to the particularity of its processing technology, pellet feed has a better feeding effect on poultry production performance than powder feed.
Advantages of chicken pellet feed in the feeding process
In view of the characteristics of the production and processing of granular materials, compared with powdered feed, this feeding process has many advantages for granular materials.
1. More balanced nutrition
Due to the relatively regular particle size of the granules, the natural grading phenomenon during the transportation of the finished product is avoided; at the same time, the feeding process greatly reduces the nutritional imbalance caused by the picky eaters of the chickens.
2. High feed utilization rate
When feeding powdered feed, chickens generally eat pelleted feed first, leaving powdered feed, resulting in a certain amount of waste, while the pulverization rate of pelleted feed is small, which greatly improves the utilization rate of feed and reduces feeding losses.
3. Improve the palatability and digestibility of feed
During the process of processing, the pellets are conditioned at a high temperature of 70-85 °C, and the materials are fully matured, which greatly improves the palatability and digestibility of the feed.
4. Improve feed safety
The high-temperature steam pressure in the granulation process can kill harmful microorganisms in the material, has good disinfection, sterilization, and insecticidal effects, and greatly improves the safety of the feed.
5. Reduce the loss of trace elements and dust
The lower powder content effectively reduces the loss of trace elements caused by uneven feeding of powdered feed, reduces the dust in the process of feed transportation and feeding, and helps to maintain a good breeding environment.
How to make high-quality chicken feed pellets?
The production of high-quality chicken feed pellets requires many factors, such as the formula of the feed, the selection of the feed pellet machine, the technical level of the production personnel, etc. Considering these factors, how to choose a reliable feed pellet machine manufacturer and supplier to produce high-quality feed pellets?
Chicken Feed Formulation and Storage
Making Chicken Feed Feed Formula Table
Feeding method
raise chickens
Corn 61.4%, wheat bran 14%, soybean meal 21%, calcium hydrogen phosphate 1.2%, stone powder 1.1%, salt 0.3%, additive 1%
adult chicken
Corn 62%, wheat bran 3.2%, soybean meal 31%, calcium hydrogen phosphate 1.3%, stone powder 1.2%, salt 0.3%, additive 1%
laying hens
Corn 62%, wheat bran 3.2%, soybean meal 31%, calcium hydrogen phosphate 1.3%, stone powder 1.2%, salt 0.3%, additive 1%
Note: The formula is a common chicken feed formula and is for reference only. Please configure according to your actual situation.
How to Store Chicken Feed Pellets
When storing chicken feed, you should choose a place that is dark, cool, dry, ventilated, and water-proof. If chicken feed is stored in the chicken house, the storage period should not exceed 3-5 days in summer and 5-7 days in winter. It is forbidden to use moldy chicken feed to avoid adverse reactions after chickens eat it.
Identification method of high-quality chicken feed
When buying chicken feed in the market, in order to avoid buying adulterated feed, you can put a little feed in your mouth and lick it. High-quality feed tastes better, while poor-quality feed has a peculiar smell, or you can twist the feed with your fingers to touch the grains of the feed. Size, hardness, viscosity, etc. to judge the quality of the feed.
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