On any poultry farm, keeping the litter dry is a vital part of overall management. Litter conditions have an impact on bird efficiency, which in turn has an impact on grower and integrator profits. Dry litter helps regulate ammonia levels, promotes a stable flock environment, and prevents hock and footpad burns, as well as breast blisters, which can lead to condemnation. Today, more than ever before, regular use of built-up litter necessitates greater attention to detail. Poultry litter is made up of shavings, rice hulls, and other bedding materials, as well as manure, feathers, and other materials. Dry litter is important for the health and well-being of both birds and those who work in the buildings.

When litter starts to absorb moisture, it clumps together, a process known as caking. The explanation why dry litter begins to cake is sometimes confused, but the response is clear. Litter will cake if there is too much moisture in the poultry house. It is just that simple. However, it takes a long time (days, if not weeks) for moisture levels in the litter to rise to the point where cake can shape. Moisture can build up because the ventilation rate within the house is inadequate over a prolonged period (not just a few hours). Broilers consume about two pounds of water for every pound of feed consumed, amounting to more than 50,000 gallons per 20,000-bird flock. Only about 20% of the water consumed is used for growth, with the rest ending up as manure in the litter. This extra moisture inside the litter must be removed by proper ventilation to avoid caking. It's difficult to stop a cake from forming once it begins to rise.

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