Research Note: Effect of stocking density on crop fill progression in broilers grown to 14 d

Crop fill rates are measured as an indirect means of assessing management during the brooding phase. Primary breeder guidelines indicate that 95% of the chicks assessed should present a crop that is full, soft, and rounded after 24 h, which indicates chicks have successfully located feed and water....

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Main Authors: John Linhoss, Joseph Purswell, Christopher Magee, Daniel Chesser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579120309809