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Effect of cage height and area on the behavior of hens housed in battery cages (1987)

Nicol, C. J.

Abstract

With increased area, head scratching, body shaking and feather raising were performed at a higher rate and cage pecking at a lower rate. .. Welfare implications are briefly discussed.

Published
1987

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken
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Citation
Nicol, C. J. 1987. Effect of cage height and area on the behavior of hens housed in battery cages. British Poultry Science 28, 327-336.

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