Bird

An observational assessment of environmental enrichment stimuli for single housed columbiforms

Enrichment items were introduced to single-housed pigeons.The birds showed self-destructive behavior (e.g., feather pulling). ...These introduced enrichment stimuli seemed to help somewhat. The birds showed self-destructive behavior (e.g., feather pulling). Abstract also published in Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Finn, D. J., Rovetti, C. C. 2001. An observational assessment of environmental enrichment stimuli for single housed columbiforms . American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 106 (Abstract).

Influence of vertical panels on use of space by domestic fowl

In the wild, cover is used by animals to seek shelter from the elements, protection from predators and aggressive conspecifics and as a way to reduce inter-animal communication. Rearing environments for captive raised fowl often contain open areas that are...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Cornetto, T. L., Estevez , I. 2001. Influence of vertical panels on use of space by domestic fowl. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 71 , 141-153.

Influence of prior exposure to wood shavings on feather pecking, dustbathing and foraging in adult laying hens

Adult birds that had never experienced shavings performed significantly more feather pecking than birds in any other treatment group. Thus, exposure to shavings, even for the minimum exposure duration of 10 days, was protective. However, current substrate wasof great importance...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Nicol, C. J., Lindberg, A. C., Phillips, A. J. et al. 2001. Influence of prior exposure to wood shavings on feather pecking, dustbathing and foraging in adult laying hens. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 73, 141-155.

The effect of a Freedom Food enrichment on the behaviour of broilers on commercial farms

The effect of an environmental enrichment - straw bales - on the behaviour of growing broiler chicks was investigated. ... The birds provided with bales perched on them and clustered around them. The most striking result, however, was that, even...

Year Published: 2001Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Kells, A., Dawkins, M. S., Borja, M. C. 2001. The effect of a Freedom Food enrichment on the behaviour of broilers on commercial farms. Animal Welfare 10, 347-356.

Reducing feather pecking when raising laying hen chicks in aviary systems

Aviary systems for laying hens offer several advantages over battery cages. However, pecking the feathers of conspecifics remains a serious problem that negatively affects the welfare of the birds. .. From experimental studies with small groups, it has been shown...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Huber-Eicher, B., Sebo, F. 2001. Reducing feather pecking when raising laying hen chicks in aviary systems. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 73, 59-68.

Laboratory birds: refinements in husbandry and procedures ? Fifth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement

Comprehensive recommendations for the species-adequate housing and handling of birds kept in research laboratories.

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: Bird

Citation: Hawkins, P., Morton, D. B., Cameron, D. et al. 2001. Laboratory birds: refinements in husbandry and procedures ? Fifth report of BVAAWF/FRAME/RSPCA/UFAW [British Veterinary Association Animal Welfare Foundation/Fund for the Replacement of Animal in Medical Research/Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/Universities Federation for Animal Welfare] Joint Working Group on Refinement. Laboratory Animals 35(Supplement 1), 1-163.

The benefits of housing Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in bedded cages versus conventional, farm-type, wire bottom cages*

Environmental enrichment failed to reduce aggression and feather picking. ... Since moving the quail to the solid bottom cages [with bedding], we have seen a decrease in the frequency and severity of feather picking resulting in a lower mortality rate....

Year Published: 2001Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Weterrings. I. M., Guajardo, C., Baer, J. 2001. The benefits of housing Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in bedded cages versus conventional, farm-type, wire bottom cages*. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 99-100 (Abstract).

Scientists’ assessment of the impact of housing and management on animal welfare

In this article, we show that a broad consensus basis exists among welfare scientists concerning the assessment of farm animal welfare. .. Abnormal behavior[s] .. may indicate stress or some frustrated motivation, but they also may represent the animals' way...

Year Published: 2001Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Chicken, Pig

Citation: Anonymous 2001. Scientists' assessment of the impact of housing and management on animal welfare. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 4, 3-52.

Comfortable quarters for chickens in research institutions

Practical recommendations for the species-adequate housing and handling of chickens.

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Bird, Chicken

Citation: Folsch, D. W., Hofner, M., Staack, M. et al. 2002. Comfortable quarters for chickens in research institutions. In: Comfortable Quarters for Laboratory Animals, Ninth Edition. Reinhardt, V. , Reinhardt, A. (eds.), 104-111. Animal Welfare Institute, Washington, DC.

Using artificial cover to reduce aggression and disturbances in domestic fowl

Differential use of space by domestic fowl may contribute to unnecessary aggressive interactions and disturbances among birds. Greater use of space near pen walls results in aggregations of birds around peripheral regions, leaving central areas unoccupied. ... Vertical panels, constructed...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Bird, Chicken, Fowl

Citation: Cornetto, T., Estevez, I., Douglas, L. W. 2002. Using artificial cover to reduce aggression and disturbances in domestic fowl. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 75, 325-336.