Influence of an Automatic Enrichment Device on Laying Hen Behavior and Plumage Condition

Influence of an Automatic Enrichment Device on Laying Hen Behavior and Plumage Condition

Feather pecking and cannibalism are prominent problems in modern laying hen husbandry. Among the various approaches to address this issue, environmental enrichment plays a crucial role. In this on-farm study, four winter gardens of an organic farm henhouse were equipped with an automatic enrichment...

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Main Authors: Anna Riedel, Meryem Canci, Birgit Spindler, Nicole Kemper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
laying hen
automatic enrichment
plumage condition
winter garden
behavioral observation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/6/989

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