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Environmental enrichment for laying hens - Spherical objects in the feed trough (1995)

Sherwin, C. M.

Abstract

Brightly coloured spherical objects [balls 4-9 cm in diameter] placed in the feed trough are considered to be a promising method of successful environmental enrichment [simulating ground-litter] for caged laying hens. There was no indication of habituation.

Published
1995

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken
Topic
Environmental Enrichment

Citation
Sherwin, C. M. 1995. Environmental enrichment for laying hens - Spherical objects in the feed trough. Animal Welfare 4, 41-51.

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