Gradual Provision of Live Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae to Older Laying Hens: Effect on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Feather Condition and Behavior

Gradual Provision of Live Black Soldier Fly (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Larvae to Older Laying Hens: Effect on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Feather Condition and Behavior

Feather pecking is a key welfare challenge in laying hen husbandry. Feeding of live <i>Hermetia illucens</i> larvae could provide a possible solution to reduce feather pecking in hens. This research investigates effects of dispensing live <i>H. illucens</i> larvae to non-beak...

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Main Authors: Laura Star, Tarique Arsiwalla, Francesc Molist, Raymond Leushuis, Monika Dalim, Aman Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
<i>hermetia illucens</i>
live feeding
older laying hens
production performance
egg quality
feather condition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/2/216

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