Pellets vs. Mash Plus Pellets vs. Mash for Broiler Feeding

There are very little data on the comparative values of various feeding methods in broiler production. A faster rate of growth or a greater gain in weight and feed efficiency by pellet feeding over mash for chickens, has been reported by Patton and Rauls (1938), Heywang and Morgan (1944), Hoffman and Poitivent (1947), Bearse, Berg, McClary and Miller (1952). However, Temperton and Dudley (1948) and Stewart and Upp (1950) reported that the form of the feed did not affect the rate of growth or feed efficiency. Lanson (1954) reported that White Plymouth Rock female broilers fed pellets entirely or as one-third of the total feed were superior to mash fed broilers at 10 and 12 weeks in the following respects: average weight per broiler, percent gain over four week weight, return over feed cost, feed conversion, and performance efficiency. The broilers fed pellets plus mash were reported to be superior …