How much litter does a chicken produce?
During the typical 47-day growout period, the typical broiler chicken will generate approximately two pounds of litter (manure mixed with wood shavings or similiar materials). This translates to about .7 ounce a day per bird, although that will vary considerably over the life of the bird. Please note that this generation rate is for litter. Actual manure generation will be lower because it is only a fractional component of litter.
