Producing chicken feed pellets has become a modern trend in poultry farming. Compared to powder feed, pellets provide better digestibility, less waste, and consistent nutrition. In this article, we’ll explain how to build a 2 ton/hour chicken feed pellet production line, and what you need to know about feed formulation and equipment setup.
1. Choosing raw materials
The most common raw materials include corn, soybean meal, rice bran, fish meal, and minerals.
Each plays an important nutritional role:
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Corn – main energy source
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Soybean meal – high protein
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Rice bran – fiber supplement
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Fish meal – amino acids and calcium
Make sure materials are properly cleaned, dried, and ground before mixing to ensure uniformity.
2. Nutritional needs for different chicken stages
Chickens at different ages require different nutrition profiles:
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Chicks (starter): high protein (20–22%) for fast growth
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Growers: balanced energy and phosphorus
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Layers: high calcium (3–4%) for eggshell formation
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Broilers: more energy and fat to reach target weight quickly
3. Powder feed vs pellet feed
If you only produce powder feed, the process is simpler — you’ll need a crusher + elevator + mixer. Vitamins and additives can be added at the final mixing stage.
For pellet feed production, you’ll need additional stages: pellet mill with steam conditioner (to improve digestibility and sterilize the feed), followed by cooling, optional crumbling, and automatic packaging.
This forms a complete 2 ton/hour chicken feed pellet production line.
4. Required equipment
A full line typically includes:
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Feed crusher
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Feed mixer
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Pellet mill with steam addition
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Cooler and screener
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Crumbler (optional)
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Automatic packing machine
5. Conclusion
Whether to produce powder or pellet feed depends on your business scale and feed type. However, in long-term operation, pellet feed provides higher stability, cleanliness, and growth performance.
Henan Xuezao Machinery Equipment Co., Ltd. offers a complete solution for 2 ton/hour chicken feed pellet production lines, including design, layout, and on-site installation.
