Quantifying the environmental requirements of layer hens by behavioural demand functions (1994)

Matthews, L. R., Temple, W., Foster, T. M. et al.

Abstract

Hens worked as readily for access to litter [peat] as they did for food. It was inferred that access to a litter substrate is highly valued by hens.

Published
1994

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken

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Citation
Matthews, L. R., Temple, W., Foster, T. M. et al. 1994. Quantifying the environmental requirements of layer hens by behavioural demand functions. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 40, 91 (Abstract).

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