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Table 2. Average daily death losses

Poultry type Average Cycle

Mortality (%)

Cycle Length (days)

Average Daily Mortality (birds/1000 birds)

Maximum Bird Weight Daily Mortality Weight

(per 1000 birds)

kgs lbs kgs lbs

Broiler Breeders Females Males @10% of flock

12 17

294 294

0.41 0.058

3.6 5.2

8.0 11.5

1.5 0.3

3.3 0.67 Broilers 5 40 1.25 1.9 4.2 2.4 5.3 Roasters 7 56 1.25 3.6 8.0 4.5 10.0 Layers Breeders Females Males @10% of flock

11 17

294 294

0.37 0.054

1.8 2.6

4.0 5.8

0.7 0.14

1.5 0.31 Commercial Layers 8 365 0.22 1.8 4.0 0.4 0.9 Pullets Broiler Breeders Layers

6 4

140 140

0.43 0.29

2.1 1.3

24.6 2.9

0.9 0.4

2.0 0.8 Broiler Turkeys 5.5 787 0.71 5.4 11.9 3.8 8.4 Heavy Turkey Hens 7.5 92 0.82 7.5 16.5 6.1 13.5 Heavy Turkey Toms 12.5 114 1.10 12.2 26.9 13.4 29.6

Appendix B illustrates the method for determining the number of primary bins needed for a poultry mortality composting system. Primary bins may be arranged in any configuration. Generally, it is more efficient to arrange the bins so that primary compost can be quickly and easily moved to the secondary composting area.

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