Litter management – Part 2: Litter condition strongly depends on good management

Good flock performance for birds that are kept on floor systems, starts with selecting good litter. Once the birds are in the house, the litter should be kept in excellent condition in order to keep them in good shape. Under certain conditions, reuse of litter is even possible. As birds grow older or when they are over stocked the density becomes too high for the quantity of litter, leading to a greater build-up of water admixed with nitrogenous products. Overstocking also reduces scratching ra