Effect of perches on morphology, welfare and behaviour of captive reared pheasants
This study investigated the effect of providing elevated perches in growing pens on the morphology and behaviour of young pheasants. Pheasants reared with perches from one week old were observed roosting off the ground significantly more frequently when moved into a pen containing trees at five week...
Main Authors: | Francesco Santilli, Marco Bagliacca |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2017-04-01
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Series: | Italian Journal of Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1828051X.2016.1270781 |
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