Authors: Nienke van Staaveren, Jennifer Ellis, Christine F Baes, Alexandra Harlander-Matauschek
Publication Date: 2021/2/1
Feather pecking (FP) is a significant issue in laying hens, which impacts societal acceptance of poultry farming, farm productivity, and bird welfare. Environmental enrichment—modifications of the environment to stimulate biological functioning and psychological well-being of animals—is one management strategy farmers can use to mitigate FP. However, inconsistent results of environmental enrichment are reported across studies questioning its value.
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