Predation and theft: the standing threats of the scavenging chicken production system

Indigenous Village Chickens (IVCs) obtain most of their feed from a scavenging feed resource base. Free roaming makes IVCs express their instincts at will, which could enhance their welfare. Free-ranging has also endowed IVCs with excellent explorative behavior. However, predators might have also co...

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Main Authors: Takele Taye Desta, Oli Wakeyo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/11619