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Behaviour requirements within a cage environment

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2009

Christine Nicol
Christine Nicol
Affiliation:
Department of Animal Husbandry, Bristol University, Langford, Bristol BS18 7DU, UK
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Abstract

The objective of the work described is the introduction of cage system modifications that enable the birds to express a wider range of behaviours, while preserving as far as possible the main advantages of the system. Preference testing and motivational studies have been undertaken in the process of assessing the value of increased space provision, perches and nest sites of various kinds.

Keywords

Behaviourcagesdesignnestingperchingwelfare
Type
Reviews
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 46 , Issue 1 , March 1990 , pp. 31 - 33
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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