Effects of litter and additional enrichment elements on the occurrence of feather pecking in pullets and laying hens – A focused review

Effects of litter and additional enrichment elements on the occurrence of feather pecking in pullets and laying hens – A focused review

Abstract Severe feather pecking (SFP) is a serious problem in the egg production industry with regard to animal welfare and performance. The multifactorial causes of SFP are discussed in the areas of genetics, feeding, husbandry, stable climate and management. Several studies on the influence of man...

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Main Authors:	Ruben Schreiter, Klaus Damme, Eberhard vonBorell, Isabelle Vogt, Michael Klunker, Markus Freick
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2019-11-01
Series:	Veterinary Medicine and Science
Subjects:	barn housing beak trimming egg production plumage damage
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.184

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