Stocking Density Affects Stress and Anxious Behavior in the Laying Hen Chick During Rearing
The recent increases in stocking density, in extreme cases resulting in ‘crowding’, have a major impact on poultry welfare. In contrast to available research on adult laying hens, there is a gap in the literature studying the rearing phase. The present study investigated the effe...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-02-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/9/2/53 |