Introduction

The process involves preparation of poultry feed as animal protein supplement from poultry feathers, which form the solid wastes in the poultry dressing units and are thrown out creating disposal problems. Although the feathers contain about 80% protein, they are not easily digestable in raw stage due to the presence of disulfide linkage.The process involves rehydration of the feathers followed by thermal hydrolysis and subsequent drying as well as powdering.The uniqueness of the process lies in hydrolyzing this rich proteinous source, which is otherwise wasted adding to pollution problem, to prepare a protein supplement for poultry feed, thereby creating wealth out of waste.

Machinery / Equipments: Dry rendering plant, pulveriser, water pump, steam house.

Raw Materials: Raw poultry feathers

Status Of Commercialization : Yet to be licensed; Indian patent applied

Techno Economics: 0.5 tons per day, Optimum investment Rs. 40, 00, 000/-

For further information please contact:

Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI),
Director
Adyar
Chennai 600020
Tamil Nadu,
India