Relationship between Range Use and Fearfulness in Free-Range Hens from Different Rearing Enrichments
Inconsistency between the environments of indoor pullet rearing and adult outdoor housing may increase the fearfulness in free-range hens. Rearing enrichments and/or range use may reduce adult fearfulness. Hy-Line Brown<sup>®</sup> chicks (<i>n</i> = 1700) were reared inside...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/300 |