The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys (1999)

Sherwin, C. M., Lewis, P. D., Perry, G. C.

Abstract

Feather-pecking and cannibalism was virtually eliminated in group-housed turkeys by providing them with straw to peck at, UV light and vertical boards.

Published
1999

Animal Type
Bird, Fowl

Topic
Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & Management

Citation
Sherwin, C. M., Lewis, P. D., Perry, G. C. 1999. The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 62, 319-333.

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