What is 'Ash' in layers pellets?

[BirdNerdSophie]

Hi guys - having a bit of a brain melt - what exactly is the Ash portion of layers pellets? I think I've read it's the minerals but I can;t remember!

Thanks!

 

[sunflour]

I didn't know but your question made me research-

http://animals.mom.me/purpose-ash-animal-feed-5742.html

 

[centrarchid]

Yes, minerals. The residue left over after you heat the feed in the presence of oxygen to burn off carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen when are the largest contributors to the feed weight.

 

[BirdNerdSophie]

Thanks guys!