What is cracked corn?
Cracked corn is a famous line from a 19th century American folk song, as well as a general feed term, which describes the condition of uncooked corn kernels that have been separated from the cob. The meaning of the song is subject to interpretation, but real cracked corn can be found in bird feed, cow feed and as a raw ingredient for corn whiskey.What is Cracked Corn?According to the Washington State Legislature, cracked corn is any mixture of corn kernels that are broken, ground or fractured. The mixture may contain some whole kernels and cannot contain more than four percent foreign matter.Color of Cracked CornCracked corn can be labeled as white or yellow, if at least 90 percent of the mixture falls into the same color category.Bird SeedBird seed uses cracked corn, which seems to be enjoyed by many species. Bird seed manufacturers break cracked corn for birds into three groups: fine, medium, and coarse, with medium cracked corn preferred by the Audubon Society.LivestockCracked corn
