Simple but Complex—A Laying Hen Study as Proof of Concept of a Novel Method for Cognitive Enrichment and Research

Simple but Complex—A Laying Hen Study as Proof of Concept of a Novel Method for Cognitive Enrichment and Research

Enrichment can reduce stress and stereotypic behavior and therefore enhance captive animal welfare. In cognitive enrichment, cognitive tasks engage and challenge the animals' natural behavioral repertoire and provide mental stimulation. Enrichment with similarities to “puzzle boxes” in cognitiv...

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Main Authors: Martin Schmelz, E. Tobias Krause
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Animal Science
Subjects:
cognitive enrichment
problem solving
laying hen
Gallus gallus
chicken
proof of concept
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fanim.2021.671905/full

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