If you raise broilers for a living, you already know the floor under those birds matters more than most people give it credit for. Get the bedding wrong and you don’t just end up with a messy house. You end up with sore-footed chickens, slower weight gain, and a pile of welfare problems that work their way straight into your bottom line. So what is the best litter for broilers? A full 42-day production trial points to a clear answer: wood shavings and well-managed pelleted bedding protect footpad health best, while loose straw-based litter carries the highest risk of early foot sores. The material you pick matters, but its physical…