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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Optimum Pellet Size for Poultry
Optimum pellet size (diameter) for poultry feed is:
- 2 mm
- 4 mm — Correct Answer
- 6 mm
- 10 mm
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 4 mm
For adult growing and laying poultry, the standard optimal pellet die diameter is 4 mm. This size maximises die throughput in the pellet mill, ensures birds can pick up pellets easily with their beak, and reduces fines (dust/breakage) during handling and feeding.
Pellet Feeding — Complete Summary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Optimum pellet size for poultry | 4 mm diameter |
| Cost vs All mash | 10% more expensive |
| Selective feeding | Nil |
| Feed wastage | Minimal |
| Feed efficiency | Best among all feeding systems |
| Best for chick stage | Crumbles (pellets crushed to coarse granules) |
| Best for ducks | Wet mash |
Physical Forms of Feed — Hierarchy
- Mash: Ground loose powder; cheapest; most common in commercial poultry
- Pellets: Compressed mash cylinders; 4 mm for poultry; prevents selection; 10% more costly
- Crumbles: Broken pellets; best for chicks
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