Risk Factors for the Occurrence of Feather Pecking in Non-Beak-Trimmed Pullets and Laying Hens on Commercial Farms

Severe feather pecking (SFP) is a behavioral disorder, for which there are multifactorial reasons. Various aspects of pullet and laying-hen husbandry—including housing conditions, management, feeding, and genetics—must be considered, to prevent negative outcomes, such as severe plumage damage, skin...

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Main Authors: Angela Schwarzer, Elke Rauch, Shana Bergmann, Anna Kirchner, Alice Lenz, Adriane Hammes, Michael Erhard, Sven Reese, Helen Louton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/19/9699