Vimal Adwani

Dear all, Litter moisture more than 50% results in to more ammonia formation into the farm & attracts flies as their breeding sites. By considering hazards of ammonia and to avoid various infectious diseases in the farm poultry litter moisture must be reduced. Litter moisture in the poultry houses can be reduced by proper attention & good managemental practices. Important factors like diet, bird h ...

During severe winter generall side curtain are closed tightly by the farmer to prevent cold stress to the birds, at the same time it is very difficult to maintain the litter quality, In my opinion following can be done to maintain the moisture level as well as ammonia- 1. Remove the wet portion of the litter around the drinker and put new litter 2. Mix 1kg of Bleaching powder and 2 kg of lime powd ...