PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DAILY CARE, VACINATION AND MEDICATION OF POULTRY BIRDS
CHAPTER 1 THE LITTER When you are starting poultry, the knowledge of litter comes first. A number of materials are suitable for deep litter, but some are more suitable for deep litter than others. The main attributes of a litter are that it should be absorbent and as free from dust as possible. The following are used on their own or in combination with others: Peat-moss, Chaff, Cut Straw, Shaving, Saw-dust and Wool shoddy. 1. PEAT-MOSS PEAT- MOSS is very dusty and as such not recommended for the Tropics. It is very absorbent and long lasting. Because it is dusty, the interior of the house tends to get covered with a fine brown dust. It is dark and does not reflect light. A good grade peat-moss with as little dust in it as possible should always be used. 2. SAWDUST style='width:460.5pt;height:213.75pt;visibility:visible;mso-wrap-style:square'> It is extensively