Poultry manure drying and pelleting in the USA
Poultry manure drying and pelleting in the USA
Gavin Glaum works on his father’s poultry farm with his brother. The Glaum family uses two dryers and a grain press from Dorset Green Machines to process their poultry manure. Gavin shares his positive experiences with the machines and Dorset Green Machines.
In their search for sustainable and profitable manure processing, the Glaum family faced challenges. Composting manure was time-consuming, and giving it away was not profitable. The solution came when Gavin’s father suggested drying the manure and pressing it into pellets for better marketability.
“After extensive research, we came to the conclusion that Dorset Green Machines’ dryer was the perfect solution.”
Gavin Glaum
After thorough research, they discovered that Dorset Green Machines’ dryer was the perfect fit for their needs. This revolutionized their manure handling and positively impacted their sustainability goals and business efficiency. Combining manure drying with grain pressing proved to be an ideal solution. The environmentally friendly aspects and the integrated drying and pressing solution made Dorset Green Machines the right choice.
Installing the machine was challenging but educational. With the help of the Dorset team, everything went according to plan. Despite the 9-hour time difference, communication was smooth, and the Dorset team was quick to respond to their needs.
The process has been successful, with labeled pellets, more efficient manure handling, and reduced fly and odor nuisance.
“Dorset’s assistance was essential in getting the system up and running, and their expertise contributed to a positive experience.”
Gavin Glaum
The service from Dorset Green Machines was excellent. The mechanics were helpful, especially in troubleshooting problems with the pellet press. The learning process of building and maintaining such large machines significantly improved Gavin’s skills in electricity and machinery construction. The choice of Dorset Green Machines was driven by thorough research, considering environmentally friendly aspects and the desire for an integrated drying and pressing solution. The combination of the machine design and the possibility of linking it to a grain press made Dorset Green Machines the right choice.
Overall, the installation process was smooth, and the Dorset team provided excellent support. The dryer performs well, even in challenging conditions. The service from Dorset Green Machines has been remarkable, with quick and effective responses to any problems. The multifunctionality of the dryer has been immensely helpful, and the quality of the service is outstanding.
