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Poultry
What is the difference between mash, pellets, and crumbles?
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Mash is finely ground feed, pellets are mash compressed into hard particles to reduce waste, and crumbles are broken pellets that are easier for young birds to eat
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With mash feed, there is a higher water consumption than when having a pellet feed
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Does nature of feed affect level of water intake
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Mash feed is a ground, powdery mix, while pellets are heated and compressed into firm cylinders. Crumbles are made by crushing whole pellets into smaller, granular pieces. The primary differences lie in their form, texture, waste level, and suitability for different ages, with mash for young/sick birds, crumbles for young birds, and pellets for older birds.
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