Litter has lime value, which can maintain soil pH or slightly increase pH in acid soils
Proper waste management on the farm for environmental protection. Poultry Waste Management--Chicken litter being loaded into spreader truck in Northern Louisiana
Litter has high amount of organic matter which improves soil quality
First, litter contains a lot of organic matter, which can improve the quality of soils, such as water and nutrient holding capacities.  Litter also contains lime-like materials, which can help maintain soil pH in a productive level.