Litter is removed and spread or stockpiled for later application.
Minimal cleanout may be undertaken after each flock, with an annual or biannual complete cleanout, depending on the producer's management scheme. Advantages of storing litter Cleanout of a poultry production building depends upon several factors including flock scheduling, equipment availability and custom operators' schedules. Ideally, litter should be spread at a proper rate as it is removed from the production buildings. However, cleanout activities do not always coincide with the availability of open cropland or proper soil conditions. Hence, litter storage can greatly increase the flexibility of a litter management plan and assure that litter is applied under the proper conditions to protect the environment.