Use of aerial perches and perches on aviary tiers by broiler breeders

Volume: 203, Pages: 24 - 33
Published: Jun 1, 2018
Abstract
Perching, especially during the night, is an innate behaviour of chickens and the provision of perches is mandatory for laying hens in multiple countries. We examined whether broiler breeders of the fast (Ross 308) and relatively slow (Sasso) growing hybrids used aerial perches (P) and perches on aviary tiers (A) during rearing and production and how it affected welfare and production in comparison to controls without perches. Two hybrids and...
Paper Details
Title
Use of aerial perches and perches on aviary tiers by broiler breeders
Published Date
Jun 1, 2018
Volume
203
Pages
24 - 33
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