1. Nutritional and Health Management
Dietary Supplement: It is added to feed (typically at a rate of 0.3% to 0.5%) to provide essential sodium and chloride, which helps boost appetite, improve digestion, and increase feed intake.
Electrolyte Balance & Hydration: It helps maintain proper fluid balance and electrolyte levels, especially during high-temperature periods to prevent stress.
Egg Production: Proper sodium levels from salt are crucial for eggshell formation and overall reproductive health.
Prevents Pica: It helps prevent pica, an ailment where birds eat non-food items like soil or stones due to mineral deficiencies. 
2. Environmental Cleaning (Coop Sanitizer)
Disease Prevention: It is used as a cleaning agent in poultry houses to reduce bacterial growth.
Sanitizing Surfaces: Sprinkling salt, often in combination with ashes, on the floor of the poultry house helps keep the environment clean, dry, and sanitary.