Abstract: A method and system for producing pelletized whole fuzzy cottonseed from whole fuzzy cottonseed. The method includes the steps of removing lint from the cottonseed and replacing the lint with cotton fibers. The cottonseeds including the added cotton fibers are minced into a cottonseed mash in the screw extruder. The mash is then pelletized to form palletized cottonseeds. The cotton fibers added are at least one of gin waste, textile waste and low grade cotton fiber. Prior to removing the lint the cottonseeds are stored in a holding bin prior to removing the lint. A metered amount of cottonseed is provided to the screw extruder. After palletizing the cottonseeds, the pellets are cooled to reduce their temperature and stored. The cottonseeds may be enriched prior to palletizing with at least one of feed additives, vitamins and medicines. After palletizing the cottonseeds may be coated, for example, with an insecticide for protecting the pelletized cottonseed from insects and rodents.

Abstract: The invention is a method for producing pelletized whole fuzzy cottonseed. The method comprises selectively delivering a measured amount of linted cottonseed to a screw extruder. The screw extruder having a bore and screw that decreases in diameter from one distal end to the other. Thereby, the linted cottonseed is subjected to predetermined increases in pressure and ground to a pasty oatmeal-like consistency before being extruded at the output end to a delivery system feeding the pellet forming mechanism having as its output pelletized linted cottonseed.