Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Benefits and Costs of Pellet Feeding
Which feeding system avoids the wastage of feed & selective feeding is also nil but it is 10% more expensive than All mash feeding?
- Crumble feeding
- Pellet feeding — Correct Answer
- Whole grain feeding
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Pellet feeding
Pellet feeding addresses the two main problems with mash feeding — selective feeding and feed wastage. By heat-compressing all ingredients into uniform dense cylinders, pellets guarantee that every piece is nutritionally complete. The only drawback is the additional processing cost — pellets are approximately 10% more expensive than mash feeding.
Pellet Feeding — Advantages & Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Selective feeding | Nil (every pellet identical in composition) |
| Feed wastage | Minimal (dense, heavy particles; no dust losses) |
| Cost | 10% more expensive than All mash feeding |
| Optimum pellet size for poultry | 4 mm diameter |
| Best form for chicks | Crumbles (pellets broken into coarse granules) |
| Feed efficiency | Best among all feeding systems |
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