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Effects of perches in laying cages on welfare and production of hens (1992)

Duncan, E. T., Appleby, M. C., Hughes, B. O.

Abstract

Caged hens spent 25 to 50% of the light period and around 85% of the dark period roosting on perches. Perches with a rectangular cross-section caused less damage to the feet of birds than those with a circular cross-section.

Published
1992

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken
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Citation
Duncan, E. T., Appleby, M. C., Hughes, B. O. 1992. Effects of perches in laying cages on welfare and production of hens. British Poultry Science 33, 25-35.

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