Crossing the Old Local Breed Deutsches Lachshuhn with the Layer Breed White Rock: Effects on Laying Performance of the Females and Fattening Performance of the Males

We tested the novel cross of the old local breed Deutsches Lachshuhn and the layer breed White Rock, as well as purebred Deutsches Lachshuhn, for their suitability as dual-purpose chickens under 100% organic husbandry conditions, and compared their performance and welfare with the two dual-purpose c...

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Main Authors: Daniela Werner, Ralf Bussemas, Lisa Baldinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-09-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/19/2999