This is a project regarding a grain mill for chicken feed in Venezuela. This purchase marks the farm’s first step toward vertical integration and independence from commercial feed suppliers.
This is a project regarding a grain mill for chicken feed in Venezuela. In the central plains of Venezuela’s Guárico state, a medium-sized poultry farm recently took a significant step toward modernizing its feed production operations.
The farm, home to over 10,000 broiler chickens, had long relied on purchased feed due to a lack of efficient grinding equipment. However, with rising feed costs, transportation delays, and volatile local supply chains, the farm's owner decided to start producing their own poultry feed on-site.
Instead of investing in an entire feed production line, the farmer opted to begin with the most critical component: a grain mill for chicken feed—specifically, the RICHI SFSP56×40 feed grinder, a water-drop feed hammer mill specialized in grinding cereal grains into fine, digestible powder for poultry.
This purchase marks the farm’s first step toward vertical integration and independence from commercial feed suppliers.
Name:
chicken feed hammer mill
Country:
Venezuela
Date:
2025
Capacity:
3–5 tons/hour
Model:
SFSP56×40
Main Motor Power:
37 kW
Rotating Speed:
2980 rpm
Line Speed of Hammers:
88 m/s
The customer in this case is a privately owned, medium-scale poultry farm located approximately 150 kilometers southeast of Caracas. The farm operates semi-mechanized processes and maintains a relatively consistent broiler production cycle.
The decision to invest in a single grain mill rather than an entire line was driven by two key factors:
The grain mill for chicken feed in Venezuela plays a central role in breaking down raw grains into powder form, which is then manually mixed and pelletized using an existing local pellet press.
Given the daily feed requirement of approximately 2.5–3 tons and the availability of 40 kW power supply onsite, RICHI’s engineers recommended the SFSP56×40 model.
| Parameter | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Model | SFSP56×40 | Water-drop hammer mill |
| Rotor Diameter | 560 mm | |
| Crushing Chamber Width | 400 mm | |
| Rotating Speed | 2980 rpm | |
| Line Speed of Hammers | 88 m/s | |
| Power Requirement | 37 kW | |
| Production Capacity | 3–5 tons/hour | Meets daily feed needs |
The output capacity comfortably meets the farm's daily feed needs, allowing for 1–2 hours of grinding per day with room for future expansion.
The poultry farm in Venezuela uses a variety of locally available grains and agricultural by-products, reducing reliance on imported raw materials. Venezuela’s agricultural zones produce a wide range of feed-friendly crops, and the following ingredients make up the farm’s typical broiler feed formula:
The grain mill for chicken feed is primarily used to crush corn and sorghum—two high-energy grains that form the base of the broiler diet. It also processes sunflower cake and rice bran, which can be tough on weaker machines.
The result is a fine, uniform particle size that ensures even mixing and improves digestibility, leading to better feed conversion ratios (FCR) in broilers.
The introduction of the SFSP56×40 chicken feed grinder machine has significantly enhanced the farm’s efficiency:
Additionally, because the water-drop type grinder design promotes strong airflow during operation, the equipment remains cooler even during long sessions, which has extended the service life of internal components.
The equipment was shipped via sea freight to Puerto Cabello, Venezuela’s largest and most active commercial port. From there, it was transported overland to the client’s farm in Guárico with the help of a local logistics partner recommended by RICHI.
RICHI Machinery provided end-to-end support, including:
Despite logistical challenges in the region, the grain crusher machine arrived on time and in excellent condition.
"RICHI's team helped us at every step, from selecting the right grain mill to advising on installation. The machine performs better than expected—it grinds maize and sorghum with ease, and the chickens are eating better. I appreciate the solid construction, and we can already tell it will be a long-term investment. Next year, I’m considering a mixer to complete our feed system."
The customer also praised the remote service provided via WhatsApp and the easy-to-follow user manuals, both of which allowed them to start using the equipment with minimal downtime.
Poultry farming is one of Venezuela’s fastest-growing livestock sectors. With feed making up over 60% of production costs, more farmers are turning to grain mills for chicken feed to take control of their operations. RICHI Machinery offers significant advantages:
RICHI’s localized service approach has made it a trusted name for poultry feed equipment in Latin America.
This successful implementation of a grain mill for chicken feed in Venezuela proves that even a single machine can bring major improvements in feed quality, cost efficiency, and production control. For poultry farms looking to upgrade step by step, the SFSP series grain mill offers a practical and durable solution.
Whether you're working with corn, sorghum, or sunflower meal, RICHI's chicken feed grinder machines help turn raw grains into consistent, high-performance poultry feed.
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