Effects of Dark Brooders on Behavior and Fearfulness in Layers
Chicks require heat to maintain body temperature during the first weeks after hatch. This may be provided by dark brooders; i.e. , horizontal heating elements equipped with curtains. The objective was to test effects of rearing layer chicks with dark brooders on time budget and fearfulness. Behavio...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-01-01
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| Series: | Animals |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/1/3 |