Feed procurement glossary
Poultry feed
Definition
Poultry feed covers broiler, layer, breeder and turkey rations, produced as mash, crumble or pellet. Poultry feed lines are the most common industrial feed lines worldwide.
Why it matters
Poultry feed drives high volumes with tight nutrient specification and frequent product changeovers.
When it affects procurement
When sizing pellet mills, crumblers and bagging for multiple starter, grower and finisher products.
Example
A broiler programme with 2 mm crumble starter, 3 mm grower pellet and 4 mm finisher pellet.
Frequently asked questions
Is layer feed pelleted?
Layer feed is frequently produced as mash, which is why many poultry mills run a mash line alongside a pellet line.