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Litter Preparation Between Flocks: Management is the Key

Published: December 17, 2008
Summary
Ideal Litter Conditions Proper litter conditioning is an essential tool of good management for keeping flocks healthy and profitable. Conditioning litter between flocks addresses where the birds live, which is the most crucial aspect of the poultry house environment. Ideal litter is loose and free flowing (friable), not too dry or too wet (20-30 % moisture is ideal), low in ammonia (less tha...
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Arshaq Ramzee
18 de diciembre de 2008
In Pakistan, we are lucky that cheap litter material is available through out the year and we used new litter with every flock. Old litter is relived and used as fertilizer.
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