Poultry Litter and Manure Management
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Poultry Litter and Manure Management
Proper management of poultry litter and manure is critical to maintaining agricultural profitability and sustainability, as well as environmental quality. The resources on this page are available to guide proper litter and manure management by poultry growers, crop producers, and nutrient consultants in Delaware.
Poultry Grower Resources
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Poultry Litter and Manure Testing (available free for DE residents by the DE Department of Agriculture - Agriculture Compliance Laboratory)
Animal Waste Management Plan Resources
Delaware farmers with more than 8 animal units (1 animal unit = 1,000 lb live weight) must have a valid animal waste management plan. Delaware Certified Nutrient Generators can write their own animal waste management plan, unless the operation is a concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO). Animal waste management plans for CAFOs MUST be written by a DE Certified Nutrient Consultant.
Animal Waste Management Plan Template (Printable and fillable PDF)
Land Application of Poultry Litter and Livestock Manure
In Delaware, the application of nutrients (as manure or fertilizer) is prohibited between December 7th and February 15th, or any time the ground is frozen or snow covered.
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Important Manure and Litter Facts
- Manure and poultry litter testing is free to Delaware residents through the Delaware Department of Agriculture: Agriculture Compliance Laboratory
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- In Delaware, fertilizer and manure can not be applied between December 7 and February 15.
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New Poultry Grower Resources
Litter Management Challenges On New Poultry Farms
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Temporary Mortality Management On New Poultry Farms
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Manure Estimation Resources
Animal Waste Management Plan Template
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Poultry Litter Quantity Estimate by University of Maryland
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Manure Quantity Estimation by University of Maryland
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