How to choose a suitable production line for chickens and ducks

 

 

Whether raising chickens or ducks, the choice of feed production line is crucial. Chickens and ducks have different feeding habits and digestive abilities, so using the same production line to produce feed for both may not meet the needs of either animal. Below, we'll discuss how to choose suitable production lines for chickens and ducks respectively.

 

 

1. Chickens: Chicks have small mouths and weak digestive systems, requiring small-particle, nutrient-rich, and easily digestible feed. Adult chickens (laying hens and broilers) have different needs: laying hens require high-calcium feed to ensure egg production, while broilers require high-energy, high-protein feed for rapid growth. If the production line cannot adjust the particle size and nutrient ratio, it will affect the chickens' growth and egg production.

 

2. Ducks: Ducks are more tolerant of roughage than chickens. Their feed can contain a certain amount of crude fiber, but the particle size should be slightly larger than chicken feed because ducks eat quickly, and small particles are easily wasted. At the same time, ducks grow rapidly, so the energy and protein content of their feed must be sufficient.

 

 

 

 

Chick Feed:

1. Raw Material Processing: Grind corn, soybean meal, and other raw materials to a particle size of 0.8-1.0 mm to ensure the feed is fine and easily digestible.
2. Ingredient Mixing: Add high-protein, vitamins, and minerals, especially lysine and methionine. Mix for 5-7 minutes to ensure uniform nutrition.
3. Conditioning and Pelletizing: Condition at 85-90℃, moisture content 15%-16%. Use a die with a diameter of 1.5-2.0 mm to pellet, resulting in softer pellets.
4. Cooling and Packaging: After cooling, the moisture content should be 12%-13%. Ensure airtight packaging to prevent nutrient loss.

 

Adult Layer Hen Feed:

1. Raw Material Processing: Grind to a particle size of 1.2-1.5 mm, adding appropriate amounts of calcium sources such as shell powder.
2. Ingredient Mixing: Increase the calcium ratio (2%-3%) while maintaining protein content. Mix for 4-6 minutes.
3. Conditioning and pelleting: Temperature 80-85℃, moisture content 14%-15%, pelleting using a die with a diameter of 3-4 mm, hardness 2.5-3 kg/cm².
4. Cooling and packaging: Packaging after cooling to ensure feed freshness.

 

 

 

 

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1. What is the price of the Automated Feed Pellet Equipment?

The price ranges from approximately $11,000-$40,000

2. Do you provide maintenance services for your customers?
Yes, we offer comprehensive after-sales maintenance services to our customers.

 

 

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