This is a project about a chicken feed crushing machine in Ecuador. This customer was managing feed production internally for around 30,000 chickens. Although they didn’t need an industrial-grade crushing system, they required a reliable and moderately productive machine that could handle locally available feed ingredients like corn, sorghum, wheat bran, and a mix of premixes.
This is a project about a chicken feed crushing machine in Ecuador. In July 2025, a mid-sized poultry farm located near Santo Domingo, Ecuador, reached out to RICHI Machinery with a specific goal: to improve the efficiency and uniformity of its broiler chicken feed production.
The customer was not new to poultry farming but had been using an old second-hand grinder that had significantly decreased in performance. The inconsistent particle size, frequent breakdowns, and limited capacity were affecting the farm’s feed quality and, in turn, the productivity and health of their broiler chickens.
Unlike large-scale feed plants, this customer was managing feed production internally for around 30,000 chickens. Although they didn’t need an industrial-grade crushing system, they required a reliable and moderately productive machine that could handle locally available feed ingredients like corn, sorghum, wheat bran, and a mix of premixes.
After detailed consultation with RICHI’s technical team, the customer decided to purchase a single SFSP66×60 chicken feed crushing machine to replace their outdated grinder. This machine was chosen for its optimized capacity, energy efficiency, and precision crushing of grain materials for chicken feed formulations.
Name:
chicken feed grinder
Country:
Ecuador
Date:
2025
Capacity:
5-6 T/H
Model:
SFSP66×60
Main Motor Power:
55 kW
Rotating Speed:
2980 rpm
Hammer Line Speed:
103 m/s
The customer did not need a full feed line, as they already had a functional feed mixer and a pelletizer. The main issue was the grinder — the weakest link in their setup. With Ecuador’s poultry feed industry becoming more competitive and cost-sensitive, the farmer wanted to:
Investing in a single high-efficiency feed crushing machine for chicken feed was the most economical and practical choice.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SFSP66×60 |
| Rotor Diameter | 660 mm |
| Crushing Chamber Width | 600 mm |
| Rotating Speed | 2980 rpm |
| Hammer Line Speed | 103 m/s |
| Power Matching | 55 kW |
| Production Capacity | 5-6 T/H (based on grain materials) |
This water drop hammer mill crusher machine model was ideal for medium-scale chicken feed crushing, balancing size, performance, and power consumption.
In Ecuador, especially in the coastal and Andean regions, the main raw materials used in poultry feed include:
The customer's feed formula typically included:
The chicken feed crushing machine was mainly responsible for crushing the corn and sorghum, which needed to be finely ground (particle size < 3mm) before mixing.
The water drop hammer mill plays a critical role in feed preparation by:
The design of the SFSP66×60 model allows for fast material throughput, easy screen changes, and stable operation — key requirements for poultry feed processors.
RICHI shipped the chicken feed grinding machine by sea. The destination port was Puerto Marítimo de Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest and busiest seaport. The port offers direct sea connections with major shipping lines from Asia and is well connected inland to cities like Santo Domingo and Quito.
Delivery was completed in under 45 days from order confirmation, including export packaging, shipping, and customs documentation.
After two months of operation, the farm owner shared the following feedback with the RICHI after-sales team:
“The difference in feed texture and grinding speed is incredible. Before, it would take almost half a day to crush enough feed for the morning and afternoon shifts. Now, I finish grinding in a few hours and the particle size is much more consistent. My feed mixer works better now, and I can see a visible improvement in the birds' growth rate and feed conversion ratio. Very satisfied with the investment.”
This type of customer testimonial reinforces RICHI Machinery’s reputation in delivering practical solutions even when only a single unit is involved, not a full chicken feed production line.
For this project, RICHI provided more than just the machine:
RICHI’s line of chicken feed crushing machines (also known as grain hammer mills, poultry feed grinders, broiler feed crushers) is known for:
Whether for broiler chicken feed mills, layer feed production, or small poultry farms, our equipment offers the right solution with flexible configurations.
This project highlights the growing need for efficient, standalone feed processing machines in developing livestock sectors like Ecuador. For medium poultry farmers looking to improve quality without overhauling their entire feed system, RICHI's chicken feed crushing machine is a perfect solution.
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