Recommendations For The Procurement And Planning Of Floating Fish Feed Extruders For Integrated Aquaculture

Nov 27, 2025

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The demand for diverse feed varieties is a prominent feature of integrated farming. A multi-functional feed pellet extruder can meet multiple farming needs, which is the core advantage of purchasing a pellet mill. For example, in integrated poultry-fish farming, laying hen feed requires high calcium and high protein, while fish feed requires high starch and good foam resistance. A multi-functional pellet mill can produce poultry and fish feed pellets that meet these requirements by changing the die head and adjusting the temperature and pressure. The pellet mill used by Mr. Liu can produce 3mm diameter laying hen feed and 5mm diameter fish feed after changing the die head. By adjusting the pelleting temperature (80-90℃ for laying hen feed and 120-130℃ for fish feed), the quality requirements of the two types of feed can be met respectively. If separate dedicated pellet mills were purchased, the investment would be over 100,000 yuan, while a multi-functional pellet mill only costs 50,000-80,000 yuan, significantly reducing equipment investment.

The "resource recycling" characteristic of integrated farming further highlights the advantages of self-made feed. In integrated aquaculture, there are often abundant self-produced raw materials. For example, fermented poultry and livestock manure can be used as a feed additive, and aquatic plants and crop straw from fishponds can be processed into feed ingredients. Using a fish feed pellet machine can fully utilize these inexpensive or even free raw materials, further reducing feed costs. For instance, Mr. Liu ferments laying hen manure and adds it to his fish feed at a ratio of 5%, achieving waste utilization and providing abundant organic matter for the fish; he also adds dried and pulverized aquatic plants from his fishpond to his laying hen feed at a ratio of 10%, supplementing dietary fiber. Utilizing these self-produced raw materials makes the cost of homemade feed lower than that of single-species aquaculture, further enhancing the cost-effectiveness of purchasing a pellet machine.

When purchasing a pet food extrusion machine for integrated aquaculture, proper equipment planning is also essential. First, select equipment with appropriate capacity based on the scale of farming and feed demand. For a scale of "5000 poultry + 10 mu of fish," equipment with an hourly capacity of 300-500 kg is suitable. Second, ensure the equipment is multifunctional, allowing for die replacement, temperature and pressure adjustments to meet the production needs of different feeds. Finally, plan for raw material storage, constructing a dedicated raw material warehouse to ensure the safe storage of main feeds such as corn and soybean meal, as well as self-produced auxiliary feeds. If you adopt an integrated farming model, purchasing a suitable multifunctional feed pellet mill can meet the needs of multiple feed varieties and fully utilize recycled resources, making it a key decision to improve the efficiency of integrated farming.

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The MIKIM extruder is constructed entirely of food-grade 304 stainless steel, fully complying with food processing hygiene standards. It is corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, and eliminates potential contamination at the source. The core screw is made of high-quality alloy steel through special heat treatment, offering outstanding wear resistance and corrosion resistance. Combined with its integrated structural design, this significantly extends its service life. The entire machine has passed CE and ISO international authoritative certifications, aligning with global quality standards and ensuring safer and more reliable processing.