The preference of laying hens for perforated Astroturf over conventional wire as a dustbathing substrate in furnished cages (2006)

Merrill, R. J. N., Cooper, J. J., Albentosa, M. J. et al.

Abstract

A strong preference was found for dustbathing on Astroturf flooring.

Published
2006

Animal Type
Bird, Chicken

Topic
Environmental Enrichment

Citation
Merrill, R. J. N., Cooper, J. J., Albentosa, M. J. et al. 2006. The preference of laying hens for perforated Astroturf over conventional wire as a dustbathing substrate in furnished cages. Animal Welfare 15, 173-178.

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