Applied Engineering in Agriculture · 1999 · 19 citations · 0 references
AgricultureAnimal SciencesPoultry ScienceBroiler ProductionHatchery ManagementPoultry Production SystemsBroiler Production SystemsLitter ManagementPoultry HousingBroiler ChickensBroiler Litter QualityLitter Amendment ApplicationLitter CompositionLitter RemovalLitter ReplacementPoultry Litter ManagementRecycled Paper Applications
Both alum and boric acid treated recycled paper were field tested and show promise as partial substitutes forpine shavings or sawdust as broiler bedding. In the area where it is available, recycled shredded paper with boric acidadded is competitive with sawdust and has the advantage of darkling beetle suppression. This test did not demonstratefuel savings for recycled paper. Alum applied at 0.976 kg/m 2 (0.20 lb/ft 2 ) reduced fuel usage by approximately 863 L(228 gallons) per 18,000-bird flock per house on winter flocks and was as effective at suppressing beetle populations as acommercial product costing $100 per house per flock. Litter value was also increased because of increased retention ofammonium nitrogen.