Examination of Nesting Behavior of Laying Hens of Different Genotypes Housed in Indoor Alternative Pens Using a Video System

Examination of Nesting Behavior of Laying Hens of Different Genotypes Housed in Indoor Alternative Pens Using a Video System

The aim of the research was to examine how the nest selection preference of laying hens with different genotypes differed, the proportion of eggs laid in the litter, eggs laid in the upper and bottom nests, and the number and duration of nest visits. The experiment was conducted with laying hen geno...

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Main Authors: Tamás Péter Farkas, Sándor Szász, Attila Orbán, Dávid Mezőszentgyörgyi, Lilla Pető, Zoltán Sütő
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
laying hen
non-caged
non-trimmed
litter eggs
nesting behavior
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/18/9093

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