Review paper
Effects of perch design on behaviour and health of laying hens
Abstract
EU-Directive 1999/74/EC stipulates that furnished cages and non-cage systems for laying hens should be provided with perches. This Directive allows for a wide variety in perch design features possibly affecting perch use and hen health. Perch material and shape mainly affect slipperiness and grip quality and, in this regard, plastic, metal and circular perches are inferior. The incidence of bumble-foot and keel bone deformities can be influenced...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of perch design on behaviour and health of laying hens
Published Date
Nov 1, 2009
Journal
Volume
18
Issue
4
Pages
533 - 538
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