Filial imprinting, environmental enrichment, and music application - Effects on behavior and performance of meat strain chicks (1989)

Gvaryahud, G., Cunningham, D. L., van Tienhoven, A.

Abstract

In conclusion, these preliminary studies on the combined effects of filial imprinting, environmental enrichment, and music on the performance and behavior of meat type chicks, suggest the possible benefits of these procedures, such as reduction of stress behavior [fear response] and improvements in feed conversion or body weight.