Investigation of the Plumage Condition of Non-Beak-Trimmed Rhode ISLAND-Type Pedigree Hens in Cages and Alternative Pens

Investigation of the Plumage Condition of Non-Beak-Trimmed Rhode ISLAND-Type Pedigree Hens in Cages and Alternative Pens

The extent of the feathers covering a bird’s body and the condition of the plumage largely determine the bird’s well-being and aesthetic condition. This investigation aimed to compare changes in the plumage status of laying hens in dissimilar housing systems in the egg-laying period. The experiment...

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Main Authors: Sándor Szász, Gábor Milisits, Attila Orbán, Tamás Péter Farkas, Lilla Pető, Dávid Mezőszentgyörgyi, Erik Garamvölgyi, Péter Horn, Zoltán Sütő
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
hen
beak trimming
plumage
egg production
mortality
housing system
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/7/4501

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