The researchers wanted to see if rice straw could be turned into compost with chicken manure. They cut the straw into different lengths, soaked it for different times, and mixed it with chicken manure at different ratios. They found that a 6 cm length and 180 min soaking time worked best. The compost stayed at a good temperature for over 10 days and had the right amount of water. The pH level was stable around 7. More chicken manure led to higher nitrogen and phosphorus levels in the compost, making it better quality. Overall, a 1:1.5 ratio of rice straw to chicken manure was the most effective for making compost.