Sand as Litter for Rearing Broiler Chickens

Bilgili, S. F.; Montenegro, G. I.; Hess, J. B.; Eckman, M. K.

doi:10.1093/japr/8.3.345

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“…Based on the carcass yield, yield of valuable carcass parts and share of abdominal fat, which ranged from 1.02 to 1.24%, the influence of the material used for the litter was not confirmed, which is in accordance with the results of Bilgili et al (1999), Toghyani et al (2010.Established significant effect on the yield of thigh meat does indicate the importance of the choice of material for the litter, and its quality, in terms of moisture content, drying capability, skinning or tendency to form clumps, for physical activity of chicken and the development leg muscle tissue.…”

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“…Inconsistency of research results may be due to the diversity of alternative materials studied that are used for litter. Bilgili et al (1999) suggest that the difference in body weight may be due to reduced feed intake in treatments with sawdust, as a consequence of consuming parts of the litter, which is not the case if the sand is used. Based on the tested materials which are the most commonly used materials for the litter, the effect on production performance of broilers did not occur.…”

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“…Wet and muddy litter loses its insulating properties and becomes a substrate for microbial growth. The material selected for the litter and quality of the litter itself may significantly affect the performance of growth and carcass quality of broilers, the occurrence and severity of foot-pad dermatitis (Bilgili et al, 1999;Cengiz et al, 2011;Škrbić et al, 2010). Types of materials used for the litter are mainly determined regionally.…”

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The effect of lighting program and type of litter on production and carcass performance of two broiler genotypes

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Light program and quality of litter are important for forming of the environment and have a direct impact on the performance and welfare of broilers. In conditions of short-photoperiod, the welfare of broilers is improved, but they lead to reduced body mass. In this sense, the aim of this study was to investigate the effects of two light programs and two types of litter on production and carcass characteristics of broilers of different genotypes. Trial was conducted on 800 day-old chicks of genotype Hubbard classic and Ross 308. For litter, two types of materials were used - chopped straw and sawdust, the same thickness. Chickens were exposed to light program with constant moderate photoperiod (LP1), and gradual extending of the photoperiod (LP2). The results suggest that the LP2 would slow down the initial growth of broilers and the occurrence of compensatory growth, without any negative effect on the final body weight and production efficiency. LP1 effect was confirmed in increasing the yield of the carcass. The effects of both light programs are not the result of their major influence, but they are consequence of the interaction with genotype. From the point established of production and carcass parameters in treatments with litter, the criteria for selection of materials for the litter should include indicators of welfare, as well as the availability and cost of certain materials. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke Republike Srbije, br. TR-31033]

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“…(Hess et al, 1996). Bilgili et al (1999) reported successfully rearing several broiler flocks on sand in comparison with pine shaving in a research setting. They noted that male broilers were 30 to 40 points heavier with no differences in female weight.…”

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Some alternative litter materials used for growing broilers and turkeys

Grimes

Smithi

Williams

2002

World's Poultry Science Journal

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This paper discusses materials used as bedding or litter for the rearing of broilers and turkeys in the U.S.A. The U.S. poultry industry has historically used pine shavings as the litter of choice for many years. Sawdust has replaced pine shavings in many areas, however, not by choice, but because pine shavings have become increasingly difficult to obtain. Regionally, rice hulls, straw, and peanut hulls can be found in use by poultry producers for litter. Re-cycled paper products have received a lot of research and development, but have not had a great deal of acceptance by the poultry industry. Sand is another alternative bedding that is currently being tested in southern climates. Alternative litter materials for poultry will continue to be researched and evaluated, and pine shavings or sawdust will probably continue to be used as the benchmark comparison. However, while bird performance will always be a threshold criterion, cost and availability will ultimately determine the adoption of new or alternative litter materials by poultry growers and the poultry industry.

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“…In poultry production, attempts have been made to use and test several types of material for litter: refined gypsum (Wyatt & Goodman, 1992;Grimes et al, 2006), recycled paper chips from waste newspapers (Lien et al, 1992), pelletized newspaper (Frame et al, 2002;Grimes et al, 2006), tree core-like kenaf core (Malone et al, 1990;Brake et al, 1993), particleboard residues (Hester et al, 1997), leaves (Willis et al, 1997), sand (Bilgili et al, 1999;Arnould et al, 2004), cotton waste (Grimes et al, 2006), hazelnut husks or wheat stalks (Sarica & Cam, 2000), wood shavings (Shields et al, 2005;Macklin et al, 2005), rice hulls (Swain & Sundaram, 2000;Shields et al, 2004), rice hull ashes (Chamblee et al, 2003), coffee husk (Ortiz et al, 2003;Ortiz et al, 2006), saw dust (Mendes et al, 2011), coir dust (Swain & Sundaram, 2000), straw (Al Homidan & Robertson,2003), feathers (Sanotra et al, 1995;Gunnarson et al, 2000), sugarcane bagasse or peat (Petherick & Duncan, 1989). The use of any of these substrates most often depends on the availability in each area and at each moment.…”

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Behavior of broiler chickens in four different substrates: a choice test

Villagrá¹,

Olivas²,

Althaus³

et al. 2014

Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.

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The aim of this study was to determine the selection of bedding material by broiler chickens during the rearing period and whether the choice was determinant to their performing a specific behavior. To achieve this objective, a choice test was designed. A choice pen was constructed where birds could move freely around the four selected materials (straw, wood shavings, rice hulls and sand). Chickens were introduced in this pen in four groups of eight birds, three days a week for one hour per day and group, for four weeks. The location and the activity performed by each broiler were recorded every five minutes. Results showed a preference for sand compared with the other three substrates. However, differences between the behaviors performed in each bedding material were shown mainly for resting (preferably performed on wood shavings and straw), dust bathing (on sand), pecking and scratching (on rice hulls). Other factors, such as the time of day, were also found to have effects on fighting and drinking, and changes in behavioral patterns (resting, preening, eating, standing and pecking) were also detected as broilers grew older.

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Sand as Litter for Rearing Broiler Chickens

Cited by 36 publications

References 9 publications

The effect of lighting program and type of litter on production and carcass performance of two broiler genotypes

The effect of lighting program and type of litter on production and carcass performance of two broiler genotypes

Some alternative litter materials used for growing broilers and turkeys

Behavior of broiler chickens in four different substrates: a choice test

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