Chicken Feed Pellet Making Machine

Feeding: We need to add the mixing powder according to the chicken feed formula into the hopper. Under the force of gravity and the screw conveyor, the powder enters the pelleting chamber. The chicken feed pellet mill employs intelligent control to automatically adjust the feeding rate, which ensures that the feed powder is mixed in the correct proportions.

Conditioning: The add of steam not only makes the raw materials easier to form but also activates their nutritional components, which improves the digestibility and absorption rate of chicken feed. At the same time, it effectively kills harmful microorganisms, which makes the chicken feed safer and more nutritious. The optimal conditions for chicken feed pelleting are a moisture content of 16%-18% and a temperature of 75°C-85°C.

Pelleting: The raw materials after tempering are sent into the most important pelletizing chamber. The core components are the ring die and the press rollers inside it. Under the squeeze of the rollers and ring die, the raw materials are compressed and forced through the small holes in the ring die, which forms high-density feed pellets.

Cutting: After being extruded through the small holes in the ring die, the pellet feed is cut into the desired length by the cutting blades mounted on the outer side of the ring die. By adjusting the position and rotational speed of the cutting blades, the length of each chicken feed pellet can be precisely controlled.

The pellet machine mixes raw materials such as corn, soybean meal, bran, fish meal, vitamins, and minerals according to scientific formulas. Through processes of extrusion and conditioning, it produces uniformly sized, hard pellet feed. This equipment is crucial for chicken feed mills to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

The high density of pellet feed resists moisture absorption and mold growth, which makes it last longer in storage than powdered feed. It’s also easier to transport, which saves poultry farmers money on storage and logistics. Moreover, the uniform size and moderate density of these pellets match chickens’ feeding habits, which can effectively prevent selective eating and improve feed utilization.

In terms of application scenarios, suitable models can be provided for operations ranging from small-scale backyard to modern chicken farms. RICHI offers customized chicken feed pellet mill with production capacities from 1 to 45 tons per hour to meet diverse needs. RICHI chicken feed pellet machine can produce not only for chickens but also for various animals such as chickens, ducks, pigs, cattle, and sheep.

• Nutritionally Balanced: Compared to the single-ingredient powder prepared by individual farmers, our chicken feed formula is nutritionally balanced. This prevents nutritional imbalances caused by selective eating among the flock, which ensures that every chicken receives sufficient protein, vitamins, and minerals.
• Precise Feeding: Pelleted feed offers convenient measurement, which enables precise control of feed intake whether administered manually by small-scale individual farmers or through automated feeding systems in large-scale operations. This prevents cost wastage from overfeeding or growth impairment caused by insufficient intake.
• Convenient for Storage: During the pelleting process, some moisture will be lost, thus resulting in a lower moisture content in the pellet feed compared to the material before pelleting. This not only saves storage space but also prevents moisture absorption. Additionally, loose feed is easy to generate dust. After being produced into pellets, dust pollution will be reduced, which lead to a cleaner farming environment.
• Enhancing Digestibility and Absorption: Under high temperature and high pressure, chicken feed maker machine not only effectively eliminate harmful pathogens such as E. coli but also promote starch gelatinization, which is easier for chickens to digest and absorb.

Below are some common formulations for chicken feed pellets for your reference. The specific formulation depends on your actual requirements. If you are unsure about which raw materials to choose, welcome to consult us and we will provide professional advice based on your needs.

For broiler feed formulation reference:

• 0-5 weeks of age: 6% fish meal, 24.7% soybean meal, 3% wheat bran, 61.6% corn, 1.5% wheat flour, 3.2% additives.
• Over 5 weeks of age: 8% fish meal, 19% soybean meal, 2.5% wheat bran, 67% corn, 0.5% oilseed meal, 3% additives.

For laying hen feed formulation reference:

• Chicks (1-60 days): Corn 62%, Bran 10%, Soybean Meal 17%, Fish Meal 9%, Bone Meal 2%.
• Chicks (61-120 days): Corn 55%, Bran 20%, Soybean Meal 7%, Cottonseed Meal 5%, Rapeseed Meal 5%, Fish Meal 5%, Bone Meal 2%, Shellfish Meal 1%.
• Feed Formula for Young Laying Hens (61–120 days): Corn 55%, Bran 20%, Soybean Meal 7%, Cottonseed Meal 5%, Rapeseed Meal 5%, Fish Meal 5%, Bone Meal 2%, Shellfish Meal 1%.

Yes. Chicks (0-4 weeks old) have delicate digestive systems, so pellets with a diameter of 2-3mm are recommended for easy consumption and digestion. For growing chickens (5-10 weeks old), pellets with a diameter of 3-4mm are suitable.

Adult laying hens or broilers are suitable for pellets with a diameter of 4-6mm, which can meet feeding efficiency and avoid waste. The RICHI chicken feed pellet making machine allows for diameter adjustment by simply swapping ring dies with different apertures, which is easy to operate. (View YouTube)