The effects of space allowance on egg yield, egg quality and plumage condition of laying hens in battery cages

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of cage stocking density on egg yield, some egg quality traits and plumage condition in laying hens. Eighteen weeks-old 264 ISA-Brown pullets were divided into four cage density groups. The densities were 2 000, 1 000, 667 and 500 cm2 per hen (by a...

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Main Authors: M. Sarica, S. Boga, U.S. Yamak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2008-08-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200808-0005_the-effects-of-space-allowance-on-egg-yield-egg-quality-and-plumage-condition-of-laying-hens-in-battery-cages.php