Modification of fear in domestic chicks, Gallus gallus domesticus, via regular handling and early environmental enrichment (1992)

Jones, R. B., Waddington, D.

Abstract

Regular gentle handling and environmental enrichment reduced fear responses to people. The implications of reduced fearfulness and other potential benefits of handling and enrichment procedures are discussed.

Published
1992

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken

Topic
Environmental Enrichment, Handling

Citation
Jones, R. B., Waddington, D. 1992. Modification of fear in domestic chicks, Gallus gallus domesticus, via regular handling and early environmental enrichment. Animal Behaviour 43, 1021-1033.

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