The Influence of Mixed Composition and Hole Mould on the Quality of Chicken Feed

This study aims to determine the effect of feed mixturecomposition and shape of mould hole on the quality pellets using a pellet moulding machine with the roller wheel system. Methods of testing were performed to obtain the composition of the feed mixture that was optimal. The method was following: 250 grams of feed ingredients are added to the adhesive (starch) of 50 grams and then mixed with warm water (± 90°C) in quantities of 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 cc. Furthermore, the feed mixture materials printed on pellet machines with roller wheel system. Parameter testing is 400 rpm engine rev diameter mould hole 5 mm, and the shape of the hole to a second print. The test results on the optimal material composition testing the feed mixture will be used as a parameter to the next test is a variation form of holes. Measuring the quality of feed pellets based heavily shaped pellet intact and non-intact. A ratio of feed ingredients best to produce pellets occurred in the composition of the feed mixture of 250 grams of feed, 50 grams of adhesive, and 250 grams of warm water with percentage shaped feed pellets of 91%. While the best pellet quality resulting from pellet machine roller wheel system occurs in the form of mould 2nd hole with a percentage of 90% pellets.