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What is litter?

These are soft materials used to cover the floor of the

poultry house.

Materials used as litter.

 Sawdust.

 Coffee husks.

 Wood shavings.

 Crashed maize cobs.

 Rice husks

Things found in a deep litter house
 Laying nests or boxes for the birds to lay eggs.

 Perches for the birds to play and rest.

 Feeding troughs for placing poultry feeds.
 Litter on the floor to absorb moisture from chicken drop-
pings.

 Water troughs for the birds to drink water from

Note: The litter should be put on the floor regularly and re-

placed after sometime in order to;

 To mi birds droppings with litter

 To prevent litter from hardening.

Importance of litter in a deep litter house

 To keep the poultry house dry and warm

 To provide soft landing for eggs.

 To keep chicken busy scratching.

 It absorbs moisture from chicken droppings and keeps the
house warm.