Influences of Maternal Care on Chicken Welfare
In domestic chickens, the provision of maternal care strongly influences the behavioural development of chicks. Mother hens play an important role in directing their chicks’ behaviour and are able to buffer their chicks’ response to stressors. Chicks imprint upon their mother, who is key in directin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/1/2 |