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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Main Authors: Leonard Ikenna Chielo, Tom Pike, Jonathan Cooper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-04-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/5/28