New Behavioral Handling Test Reveals Temperament Differences in Native Japanese Chickens

It is well known in the poultry industry that fear and stress experienced during the handling of day-old chicks in commercial hatcheries can have long-lasting effects on their behavior later in life. These hatchery-related stresses are more intense and complex than those encountered in traditional b...

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Main Authors: Akira Ishikawa, Tomoka Takanuma, Norikazu Hashimoto, Tatsuhiko Goto, Masaoki Tsudzuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-11-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/22/3556