How to Cook Soybeans for Chicken Feed

Adding protein to a poultry diet is sometimes challenging. Beans and peas are a great source of protein but require preparation before you can use them as feed. Beans contain an enzyme, trypsin, that must be destroyed prior to feeding to poultry. The best way to do this is with heat.

Things You'll Need

  • Large pot with lid
  • 2 cups soybeans
  • Water
  • Colander or other strainer
  • Air-tight container
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Instructions

    • 1

      Fill a large soup pot with water. Add 2 cups of dried soybeans and allow the beans to soak overnight.

    • 2

      Bring the water to a boil, cover the pot and boil the beans, slowly, for 20 minutes.

    • 3

      Drain the beans by pouring into a colander.

    • 4

      Allow the cooked beans to cool, and then refrigerate in an air-tight container.