Labor includes the grower's labor, some help from family members and relatives, hired labor paid in cash, and labor paid in kind. Return for the grower's labor is included in the payment to the grower. It is the difference between the contract payment and grower's costs to raise the broilers. There is no direct relationship between hours spent in the broiler house and contract payment. Relatively few broiler farms depend on hired labor.
Labor paid in kind is an important part of cleanout labor.
In this case, custom cleanout service or help is often provided in return for the used litter. House preparation includes cleaning and disinfecting the building and equipment. Starting chicks covers the placement and care of baby chicks for the first 10 days. Growing covers the everyday chores for raising the chicks from 10 days to marketing. Miscellaneous chores include medicating, vaccinating, repairing equipment, mowing grass, removing caked litter, and picking up mortality.