Even though corn can be fed whole with satisfactory results, cracking or rolling prior to feeding will increase digestibility by 5 to 10 percent. In most instances, grinding or rolling corn will not markedly improve average daily gain, but proper processing will improve feed conversion efficiency.
Is Cracked corn better than whole corn?
Corn can be fed whole with excellent results, but cracking or rolling it will increase digestibility by 5-10%. Although this improvement in digestibility can be important, it may not be enough to pay for the cost of processing the grain.
Do chickens like cracked or whole corn?
Yes! Cracked corn gives your chickens energy and helps to keep them warm.
What's the difference between cracked corn and regular corn?
Cracked corn is produced by running the grain through a roller mill. The very fine material is screened, leaving larger corn particles. The seed coat is opened allowing increased access to the interior starch that results in improved energy availability. Cracked corn is also referred to as corn chops.