Slat cum litter system

SLAT (SLOT) CUM LITTER SYSTEM

Slat cum litter floor

  • This system is commonly practiced for rearing birds for hatching eggs production, particularly meat-type breeders. Here, a part of the floor area is covered with slats.
  • Usually, 60% of the floor area is covered with slats and rest with litter.
  • Feeders and waterers are arranged in both slat and litter area.
  • In case of breeder flock, nest boxes are usually kept on litter area.

Advantages

  • More eggs can be produced per unit of floor space than all solid floors.
  • Fertility is better with the slat cum litter house than with the all-slat house.

Disadvantages

  • Housing investment is higher with the slat cum litter house than with the all-litter house.
  • The separation of birds from the manure beneath the slats commonly results in fly problems.
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