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Perch-shape preference and perching behaviors of young laying hens

By Kai Liu, Hongwei Xin, Tim Shepherd, Yang Zhao

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Abstract

Provision of perches in enriched colony or cage-free hen housing facilitates birds' ability to express natural behaviors, thus enhancing animal welfare. Although considerable research has been conducted on poultry perches, further investigation is needed of perching behavior and preference of...

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  1. Behavior and behavior mechanisms
  2. Housing
  3. monitoring
  4. perches