1000KG Chicken Feed Mixture Machine in Ethiopia

Customer Profile

The client is an experienced poultry feed producer supplying commercial layer and broiler feed to farms around central Ethiopia. They prioritize feed consistency, nutrient balance, and operational efficiency. Their current operations include grain cleaning, grinding, and pelletizing equipment, but the mixing process was previously a bottleneck, affecting both feed quality and production speed.

Given their focus on high-quality poultry feed, the client specifically required a machine capable of mixing multiple types of raw materials efficiently without damaging fragile grains like maize or soybean flakes. They also needed a unit that could handle a batch size suitable for their medium-scale feed production.

Selection of Equipment

After a careful evaluation of different mixing technologies, the client chose the SLHJ2A Single-Axis Double-Layer Paddle Mixture Machine. The decision was based on several factors:

• Mixing Capacity: 1000 kg per batch, which fits the client’s daily production scale of approximately 6–8 tons.
• Material: Carbon steel construction to ensure durability under continuous operation while providing sufficient strength for dense feed ingredients.
• Motor Power: 22 kW direct connection, suitable for mixing heavy grains and pre-mix additives efficiently.
• Effective Volume: 2 m³, providing adequate space for homogenous mixing of multiple raw materials.

The client’s primary feed formula included the following local and imported raw materials:

• Maize (corn): 50% – locally sourced from the Oromia region.
• Soybean meal: 15% – imported from neighboring countries.
• Wheat bran: 20% – obtained from local milling operations.
• Premix additives and minerals: 10% – imported.
• Vitamin and amino acid supplements: 5% – imported, for nutritional balance.

This combination required a high-efficiency mixing process to ensure even distribution of small quantities of premix additives and prevent segregation of heavier grains.

Machine Application and Operating Parameters

The SLHJ2A Chicken Feed Mixture Machine was installed as a standalone unit within the client’s feed mill. Its operation involves the following steps:

1. Loading: Raw materials are loaded into the mixer in measured proportions using a pneumatic feeding system for powders and a conveyor for grains.
2. Mixing: The single-axis double-layer paddle design ensures that materials circulate effectively from top to bottom. The mixing duration was set to 15–20 minutes per batch, optimized to achieve a coefficient of variation (CV) below 5% for premix additives.
3. Discharge: After mixing, the feed is discharged using the machine’s screw discharge system. The operator ensures minimal residual feed remains in the drum to prevent cross-contamination between batches.
4. Quality Check: Samples are taken for visual inspection and nutrient content analysis before further processing or packaging.

This process allows the client to produce uniform feed with consistent nutritional content, which is critical for broilers’ growth performance and layers’ egg production.

Logistics and Delivery

All equipment was shipped via ocean freight to the Port of Djibouti, Ethiopia’s main import port for large machinery. From there, the client arranged overland transport to their feed mill near Addis Ababa. Our team coordinated with local freight forwarders to ensure the SLHJ2A arrived safely, with minimal handling risks, and within the scheduled delivery timeline.

Installation and Commissioning

RICHI Machinery provided full technical support during installation:

• Site Preparation: Advised on foundation strength and positioning to ensure stable operation and easy integration with existing conveyors and storage silos.
• Electrical Connection: Direct 22 kW motor wiring and safety interlock setup.
• Operator Training: Provided on-site training for two operators, covering startup, batch control, cleaning, and routine maintenance.
• Test Run: Conducted multiple test batches using the client’s standard maize-soy feed formula to verify uniform mixing and discharge performance.

Benefits for the Client

• Improved Feed Homogeneity: Uniform distribution of premix additives and grains ensures stable nutrient content, reducing variability in flock performance.
• Reduced Labor Intensity: Previously, manual mixing required several staff members; now a single operator can manage the machine.
• Higher Batch Output: The 1000 kg per batch capacity allows the client to produce more feed per day compared to the old equipment.
• Durable and Reliable: Carbon steel construction and high-quality paddle design ensure long-term operational reliability under harsh production conditions.

The client noted that the mixer runs smoothly even with high-density mixtures, and cleaning between batches is straightforward, helping prevent contamination.

Customer Feedback

"We are very satisfied with the SLHJ2A mixer. It has improved the consistency of our chicken feed significantly. The RICHI team was very professional in providing installation support and training our operators. We now have better control over our feed quality and can produce more batches per day with less labor."

This positive feedback reinforces RICHI Machinery’s reputation for high-quality, reliable poultry feed processing equipment and strong customer service.

Future Plans

Given the success of this single-machine project, the client is considering expanding their feed mill with additional equipment from RICHI Machinery, including:

• Pelletizers for creating uniform pellet sizes for broilers and layers.
• Grinding units for fine processing of maize and soybean meal.
• Additional SLHJ or SLHY mixer machines to increase daily feed output as demand grows.

Conclusion

The Chicken Feed Mixture Machine in Ethiopia project highlights the importance of investing in high-quality, single-unit equipment to improve feed quality, operational efficiency, and overall productivity. By selecting the SLHJ2A Single-Axis Double-Layer Paddle Mixture Machine, our client has achieved uniform feed mixing, optimized labor usage, and enhanced their feed mill’s overall performance.

This project demonstrates RICHI Machinery’s ability to provide tailor-made solutions for medium-scale poultry feed producers, combining technical expertise, professional installation services, and reliable equipment. Clients in similar markets can confidently invest in RICHI feed mixers to meet growing demand for high-quality poultry feed in Ethiopia and beyond.