Poultry waste
 |  |
Poultry litter is an excellent, low-cost fertilizer if used properly. Land application of litter returns nutrients and organic matter to the soil, building soil fertility and quality. In addition to the macronutrients N, P, and K, poultry manure contains calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients. Fresh chicken manure contains 0.5% to 0.9% nitrogen, 0.4% to 0.5% phosphorus, and 1.2% to 1.7 % potassium. One chicken produces approximately 8–11 pounds of manure monthly. Chicken manure can be used to create homemade plant fertilizer.
Poultry litter is usually applied as a fertilizer. Excessive land application of poultry litter can lead to surface water runoff of plant nutrients, which in turn can cause eutrophication of water reservoirs.
Vermicomposting can potentially add value to poultry litter. Vermicomposting involves the consumption and stabilization of organic matter by earthworms. Vermicomposting of poultry litter can produce value-added fertilizer and produce worms that could be sold as fish bait and a protein source. Although several studies have been conducted on vermicomposting, limited available data presents numerous challenges while vermicomposting poultry litter. High ammoniacal-nitrogen concentration, auto heating, and high bulk density are major concerns that need to be addressed during vermicomposting poultry litter.
The Wormarvel Group brings a patented technological breakthrough solution for organic waste recycling. We are an organic Cleantech company that uses an innovative process to convert organic waste into an advanced Agri-tech process that produces high-yield crops.
We provide the most effective, sustainable, and economical solutions for any type of organic waste.
The final result of this process yields three types of products:
- Bio-Humus a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer/soil that can be safely used in agriculture.
- A high-value Protein from worms that are used as organic feeds additive for animals or in use of medicine and cosmetics.
- Irrigation quality water that is processed from the slurry by Vermi-Bio-Filter.