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Abnormal repetitive behaviours in captive birds: A Tinbergian review

Abnormal repetitive behaviours (ARBs) are associated with past, or present, welfare problems and are common elements of the behavioural repertoire of some captive animals, including birds. Millions of birds from hundreds of species are held in various captive settings, yet...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Abnormal/Problematic BehaviorAnimal Type: Bird, Chicken, Finch, Fowl, Other Bird, Parrot

Citation: Mellor, E., Brilot, B., Collins, S. 2018. Abnormal repetitive behaviours in captive birds: A Tinbergian review. Applied Animal Behaviour Science. 198, 109-120.

You know what? I’m happy

Recent studies suggest that cognitive bias could constitute a novel and valid measure of animal welfare. Although interest for a link between personality and cognition is growing, no study to date investigated whether a cognitive bias might be related to...

Year Published: 2017Topics: Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Lalot, M., Ung, D., Péron, F. et al. 2017. You know what? I'm happy. Cognitive bias is not related to personality but is induced by pair-housing in canaries (Serinus canaria). Behavioural Processes 134, 70-77.

Husbandry of wild-caught song sparrows (Melospiza melodia)

Conservation and research efforts occasionally rely upon bringing wild animals into human care to establish breeding programs and to understand their biology. Wild‐caught birds may have husbandry requirements that differ from captive‐reared animals due, in part, to their social development...

Year Published: 2018Topics: Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Smith, L., Hallager, S., Kendrick, E. et al. 2018. Husbandry of wild-caught song sparrows (Melospiza melodia). Zoo Biology 37(3), 206–209.

Animals respond for food in the presence of free food

Pigeons pecked a response disk to gain access to grain rewards while identical grain was freely available ... Similarly, rats pressed a lever for food pellets while free pellets were present. ... The act of producing food can serve as...

Year Published: 1969Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Other Bird, Rat, Rodent

Citation: Neuringer, A. J. 1969. Animals respond for food in the presence of free food. Science 166, 399-401.

Chapter IV: Pigeons and Doves

Valuable guidelines for the housing of pigeons in the research laboratory setting. Following issues are dealt with: (1) Housing and Caging; (2) Microenvironment; (3) Feeding and Water; (4) Breeding; (5) Handling; (6) Health care. There are significant advantages to the...

Year Published: 1984Animal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care , Gilman, J. 1984. Chapter IV: Pigeons and Doves. In : Guide to the Care and Use of Experimental Animals, Volume 2 . Canadian Council on Animal Care , Gilman, J. (ed). Canadian Council on Animal Care, Ottawa, Canada.

Starlings search for food rather than eat freely available identical food

Starlings search for food rather than eat freely available identical food.

Year Published: 1986Animal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Inglis, I. R., Ferguson, N. J. K. 1986. Starlings search for food rather than eat freely available identical food. Animal Behaviour 34, 614-617.

Genetic and experimental manipulation of fear-related behavior in Japanese quail chicks (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

Environmental enrichment and regular handling can reduce fear in quails.

Year Published: 1991Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Jones, R. B., Mills, A. D., Faure, F.-M. 1991. Genetic and experimental manipulation of fear-related behavior in Japanese quail chicks (Coturnix coturnix japonica). Journal of Comparative and Physiological Psychology 105, 15-24.

Effects of group size and floor space on the well-being of female Japanese quail

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: El-Homosany, Y. M., Mench, J. A., Ali, M. F. 1994. Effects of group size and floor space on the well-being of female Japanese quail. Poultry Science 73(Supplement 1), 57 (Abstract).

Amelioration of laboratory conditions for pigeons (Columba livia)

Pigeons, rats and other subjects of conditioning experiments in the behaviourism tradition of ethology have been somewhat neglected in terms of animal welfare. They have typically been housed in small indoor cages, isolated from their group, and kept under highly...

Year Published: 1994Animal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Huber, L. 1994. Amelioration of laboratory conditions for pigeons (Columba livia). Animal Welfare 3, 321-324.

Pigeon housing: practical considerations and welfare implications

If pigeons must be housed in cages for scientific or veterinary reasons, modified rabbit cages with shelving, perches and toys may provide relatively adequate quarters. Pigeons should have access to flight rooms with perches for exercise and social interaction. Groups...

Year Published: 1999Animal Type: Bird, Other Bird

Citation: Nepote, K. 1999. Pigeon housing: practical considerations and welfare implications. Lab Animal 28(4), 34-37.