LITTER, TEMPERATURE & VENTILATION MANAGEMENT TUTORIAL Litter: Keeping litter dry is a critical part of overall management on every poultry farm. Litter conditions influence bird performance, which in turn affects profits of growers and integrators. Temperature: Chicks cannot regulate their own body temperature, so they require a supply of supplementary heat. Ventilation: Ventilation in a poultry house supplies fresh air that is essential to sustain life. It also helps reduce the extremes of temp