Ranging Behaviour of Commercial Free-Range Laying Hens
In this study, the range use and behaviour of laying hens in commercial free-range flocks was explored. Six flocks were each visited on four separate days and data collected from their outdoor area (divided into zones based on distance from shed and available resources). These were: apron (0–10 m fr...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-04-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/5/28 |