Effects of clipping of flight feathers on resource use in Gallus gallus domesticus

Effects of clipping of flight feathers on resource use in Gallus gallus domesticus

Ground-dwelling species of birds, such as domestic chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus), experience difficulties sustaining flight due to high wing loading. This limited flight ability may be exacerbated by loss of flight feathers that is prevalent among egg-laying chickens. Despite this, chickens ho...

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Main Authors: Renée Garant, Bret W. Tobalske, Neila BenSassi, Nienke van Staaveren, Dan Tulpan, Tina Widowski, Donald R. Powers, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Royal Society 2022-03-01
Series:Royal Society Open Science
Subjects:
feather loss
flapping flight
locomotion
wing damage
wing wear
bird
Online Access:https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.211561

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https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/rsos.211561

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