Rearing Enrichments Affected Ranging Behavior in Free-Range Laying Hens

Rearing Enrichments Affected Ranging Behavior in Free-Range Laying Hens

Within Australia, free-range systems are prevalent, but pullets destined for range access are reared indoors. This mismatch between rearing and layer housing may hinder adaptation to the free-range environment. Rearing enrichments could enhance pullet development. A total of 1,386 Hy-Line Brown® chi...

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Main Authors: Dana L. M. Campbell, Tim R. Dyall, Jeff A. Downing, Andrew M. Cohen-Barnhouse, Caroline Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
corticosterone
welfare
individual
chicken
hen
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fvets.2020.00446/full

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