Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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11012984 | Applied Animal Behaviour Science | 2018 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
In summary, this suggests there are positive effects of providing ramp experience during rear shown by any combination of bird mobility, strength or cognitive ability leading to an increase in apparent confidence in older pullets. It is not known whether these benefits persist through to the laying period, but no detrimental effects were noted so we suggest that ramps should be included from the early rearing period onwards.
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Authors
Kate I. Norman, Claire A. Weeks, Isabelle C. Pettersson, Christine J. Nicol,