In agriculture, poultry litter or broiler litter is a mixture of poultry excreta, spilled feed, feathers, and material used as bedding in poultry operations. This term is also used to refer to unused bedding materials.

Poultry litter is an excellent, low cost fertilizer if used properly. Land application of litter returns nutrients and organic matter to the soil, building soil fertility and quality.

Dec 10, 2023 · A step by step guide to poultry litter management, poultry litter production practices, and types of poultry litter systems.

Dec 17, 2012 · Poultry litter consists of bedding material (shavings, rice hulls, etc.), manure, feathers, and other components. Dry litter is important for the health and welfare of birds, as well as the people who work in the houses.

Jun 24, 2023 · Chicken litter combines bedding materials, manure, droppings, feathers, and other organic matter in chicken coops or poultry farms. It is a valuable resource for various purposes, including fertilization, animal bedding, and waste management.

Poultry litter, the main waste resulting from laying farms, is mostly constituted by poultry manure but also contains feathers, spilled feed, and materials used as bedding (straw, sawdust, etc.) in poultry systems (Widel, 2013).

Jul 30, 2003 · Georgia poultry farmers produce more than 2.0 million tons of poultry litter/manure annually in the process of producing meat and eggs. Fortunately, when stored and applied appropriately, this material has value as an organic fertilizer and soil conditioner.

Apr 9, 2010 · Poultry litter is commonly used as a fertilizer on pastures and hayfields in North Georgia. As the poultry industry expands to South Georgia, more litter will be available and its use in this region is expected to increase. Poultry litter is a good source of many nutrients.

Nov 17, 2022 · Fixing feeders, flushing water lines and checking fan belts are all important parts of preparing to receive chicks, but few measures can affect an incoming flock as much as litter management.

The nutrient content of poultry litter is inherently variable, and the only way to know the exact nutrient value is to have it analyzed. In fact, poultry pro ducers in the Nutrient Surplus Areas must have their litter analyzed every five years.