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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Common Mill for Poultry Feed Grinding
During grinding of the poultry feed commonly used mill is:
- Roller mill
- Hammer mill — Correct Answer
- Both
- None
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Hammer mill
The Hammer mill is the most commonly used mill for grinding poultry feed. It uses rapidly rotating hammers to impact and shatter feed ingredients into fine particles, making it ideal for the soft grains and ingredients used in poultry rations.
Types of Mills — Comparison
| Mill Type | Common Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer mill | Poultry feed grinding (most common) | High throughput; produces fine particles; suited for soft grains |
| Roller mill | Cattle and ruminant feed | Produces coarser, flatter particles; preferred for steam-flaking |
| Attrition/Plate mill | Small-scale grinding | Two grooved plates; less common in commercial mills |
Dry Processing Methods of Grains
- Grinding, Dry rolling, Popping, Extruding, Micronizing, Roasting
Wet Processing Methods of Grains
- Soaking, Steam rolling, Steam flaking, Pressure cooking, Exploding, Pelleting, Reconstitution
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Roller mill → used mainly for ruminant feed; produces coarser particles less suitable for poultry
- Both → incorrect; hammer mill specifically is the standard for poultry feed milling
- None → incorrect; hammer mill is well-established as the common poultry grinding mill
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