Litter Management During Rainy Season in Poultry Farming: A Technical and Practical Guide

In modern poultry production systems, particularly under the deep litter housing method, litter forms the immediate environment in which birds live throughout their production cycle. From the first day of placement until marketing, broilers and layers remain in constant contact with litter. Therefore, litter quality has a direct influence on bird comfort, growth performance, immunity, welfare, carcass quality, and overall farm profitability.