The poultry absolutely adore the compost heap - our second youngest set of chicks (now several months old) activley rush over when they see us coming with more truggs to empty. It's gross really that they like scratching around in poo, although of course it is the bugs and straw they are interested in.
Their activity is also great for the heap as they helpt o turn it over and add more poo which in turn makes it a richer compost. And there is the added bonus it is NOT mud!! LOL.