Question

Discuss the management of layers in a deep litter system.

Answer 1

• Proper feeding
• Vaccination
• Dusting poultry house with insecticides.
• Observe hygiene
• Disinfect houses before introducing new birds.
• Administer dewormers in food or water
• Replace litter every 6 months
• Collect eggs twice a day
• De beak perpetual egg eaters.
• Cull un productive birds
• Provide nesting boxes
• Provide clean water adlibitum
• Provide roosting perches
• Treat sick birds and suspect cases.
• hang greens (to keep birds busy)
• Provide grit or oyster shelters.