POULTRY FARM AND WHY WATERY LITTER MATERIALS IS BAD FOR THE BIRDS.

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I want to use this medium to greet all great Hivers. How has been your day so far, hope you are all doing good? I'm positive minded that it's all well and fine.

Litter material is one of the Important materials that is being used in the poultry farm. Its uses in the Poultry farm can't be underestimated in such a way that the roles its plays is one that can't be ignored. We have different kind of litter materials that Farmers use in their farm. Base on the geographical location of some Farmers, some farmers use rice shell as litter materials in the farm, some use sand as litter materials and due to the place I base, it's easier for we Farmers to get either wood shave or sawdust here.

This is wood shave.

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This is sawdust.

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They are both the commonly used litter materials here in Ilorin metropolis. This is because we have numerous sawmill stations in our environment. Another reason is that, the sawmillers find it difficult to dispose them because they see it as waste and useless but it's very useful to us we Farmers. Hence, they allow us to pack it for free.

What litter materials is and when it's wet, the danger it might cause broiler birds.

Litter materials are waste from any kind of woods tree that can be gotten from any sawmill industries that Poultry Farmers use to cover the pen floor surface so that the birds feces can be easily be packed.

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So when these litter materials are being used, one needs to take care of the litter materials in such a way that they mustn't get wet or soak with water because this might cause some kind of discomfort for the birds. Bearing in mind that, once it is wet and not packed, it might cause

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  • Respiratory diseases such as coccidioidomycosis.
  • Litter materials that is wet can cause digestion problem for the birds.
  • Also, wet litter materials can cause unbearable stench coming out from the pen which can seems unhealthy people living in the environment.
  • When litter materials is wet and not packed it might results to sneezing and coughing from the birds.

You can click below to view some of my projects.
PART ONE OF THE BROODER PEN CONSTRUCTION:- CLICK HERE👉🏻SOURCE

PART TWO OF THE BROODER PEN CONSTRUCTION:- CLICK HERE👉🏻SOURCE

PART THREE OF THE PROJECT,THE BIRDS ARE NOW 2WEEKS PLUS:- CLICK HERE👉🏻SOURCE

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You're doing an amazing job in your poultry, I'm alway overwhelmed by your efforts.

It's good to learn an new tips about catering for their livestock.

Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for your warm comment. To be frank, taking care of birds requires so much effort. Well! I am trying my best to keep them healthy. I appreciate you for stopping by to show concern. 🙏🏿🥂

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