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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MDPI AG
2023-11-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/22/3556 |