Free range hens use the range more when the outdoor environment is enriched

To evaluate the role of using forage, shade and shelterbelts in attracting birds into the range, three trials were undertaken with free range layers both on a research facility and on commercial farms. Each of the trials on the free range research facility in South Australia used a total of 120 layi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences. - 1998. - 25(2012), 4 vom: 24. Apr., Seite 584-91
1. Verfasser: Nagle, T A D (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Glatz, P C
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2012
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Asian-Australasian journal of animal sciences
Schlagworte:Journal Article Enrichment Feather Pecking Forage Free Range Poultry Shelter Belt