The pellets are made from a variety of ingredients, including:
* Protein sources: Fish meal, soybean meal, poultry by-products
* Carbohydrates: Corn, wheat, barley
* Fats and oils: Fish oil, vegetable oils
* Vitamins and minerals: To ensure proper growth and development
While pellets are the main source of food for farm-raised trout, they can sometimes also be given supplemental feeds, such as:
* Live insects: To provide additional protein and variety
* Algae: For extra nutrients and color
* Crustaceans: For added flavor and palatability
The specific ingredients and amounts in the feed will vary depending on the age, size, and intended use of the trout. For example, trout raised for breeding purposes will require a different diet than those raised for commercial fishing.
It's important to note that farm-raised trout generally don't eat the same things as wild trout. Wild trout rely on a natural diet of insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish.