How To Make Chicken Feed And Other Poultry Feed

what equipment needed to make chicken feed

no matter you make pellet feed or powder feed,an equipment is needed to make chicken feed,Using a feed grinder, you can grind grains you bought for fresh chicken. If you have several birds and don’t want to buy a food grinder, you can use a manual meat grinder. You can use a food processor to finely grind it when making puree or crumble for chicks.

You’ll also want to consider storing the bags of grain you buy. Consider building a storage box for each type of cereal with a lid on it. If you can use the sliding door on the bottom to dispense the beans, you can rotate the beans naturally. You may need to thoroughly clean the box once or twice a year to prevent pest infestations.
When grinding feed, know the time and consistency of the grind. There are three standard terms for commercial feed: feed, chips and pellets. The type of fabric you need depends on the age of the bird.

mash feed: Like young babies, chicks are just starting to eat, their digestive system is just getting started, and their beaks are too small for bigger things. For the smallest chicks, start with mashing. Its consistency is similar to potting soil. Feed him from birth to 8 to 12 weeks.

pellet feed: pellet feed are similar to whole grains; larger and more difficult to digest. This food texture is best maintained until the chicken is at least 18 weeks old.

chicken feed ingredients formular

1.Fat

Chickens use fat for energy because fat has a high energy density, a fat called linoleic acid is known to improve egg size, and chickens need 3 to 5 percent fat in their feed.

2.Carbohydrates

Energy is required for all activities, growth and production of chickens. The most common way to get carbs for chicken is through grain feeding

3.Vitamins

Chicken require vitamins are involved in all biological functions of the body.  They are required in small quantities.  Vitamins are essential for growth, health, and production