Effects of nest linings, pecking strips and partitioning on nest use and behaviour in modified battery cages (1992)

Reed, H. J., Nicol, C. J.

Abstract

Hens spent most time in and made most visits to nest type C [peckable strip of artificial grass attached above the nest rear]. They made most visits to the nest [3 nest sites for 4 hens per cage] when solid partitions were present.