Feather Meal Buying Guide: Hydrolysed Protein, Digestibility and Bulk Supply

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On 10 月 5, 2026

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Quick answer: When buying feather meal, choose properly hydrolysed meal with 80–85% crude protein and pepsin digestibility of at least 75%, as raw keratin is indigestible. Ask for a certificate of analysis showing protein, moisture, fat and digestibility. Feather meal is used to raise protein in poultry, pig, fish and pet feed and as a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer.

Updated October 2026 · NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Sarawak, Malaysia

Key facts

Crude protein	80–85%
Pepsin digestibility	75% min
Moisture	10% max
Fat	About 3–7%
Nitrogen (fertilizer)	About 12–13%
Packing	25–50 kg bags

Why hydrolysis matters

Feathers are made of keratin, a tough protein animals cannot digest. Cooking feathers under steam pressure (hydrolysis) breaks down the keratin so it can be digested. Poorly processed meal has low digestibility and poor feeding value, so always ask for the pepsin digestibility result.

Feather meal quality checklist

Test	Target	Why it matters
Crude protein	80–85%	Protein value
Pepsin digestibility	75% min	How much protein the animal can use
Moisture	10% max	Storage stability
Salmonella	Negative	Feed safety
Colour and smell	Golden to brown, no burnt smell	Processing quality

Uses

Animal feed: a concentrated protein to partly replace fish meal or soybean meal, balanced with amino acids such as L-lysine and DL-methionine.
Fertilizer: a slow-release organic nitrogen source for orchards, oil palm and long-season crops.

Buying tips

Request a sample and certificate of analysis.
Compare price per unit of digestible protein.
Confirm packing and delivery schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What is hydrolysed feather meal?

Feathers cooked under steam pressure so their keratin protein becomes digestible, giving a meal of about 80–85% protein.

What digestibility should feather meal have?

Good hydrolysed feather meal has pepsin digestibility of at least 75%.

Is feather meal good for chickens?

Yes, in moderate amounts as part of a balanced diet, because it is high in protein but low in some amino acids such as lysine.

Buy feather meal in bulk

Buy in bulk: request a wholesale quote from NDRG Kokal Enterprise, Siburan, Sarawak. Call or WhatsApp +60 13-739 1922 or email info@ndrgkokalenterprise.com.

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