Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
9475893 Applied Animal Behaviour Science 2005 14 Pages PDF
Abstract
In conclusion, the addition of a simple string device to the pens of non-beak-trimmed high-feather-pecking birds decreased feather pecking behaviour (Experiment 1), and to the cages of non-beak-trimmed commercial layers significantly improved feather condition (Experiment 2).
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Reduction in feather pecking and improvement of feather condition with the presentation of a string device to chickens
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