Early rearing enrichments influenced nest use and egg quality in free-range laying hens

In Australia, free-range egg production pullets are typically reared indoors, but adult layers get outdoor access. This new environment may be challenging to adapt to, which could impair egg production and/or egg quality. Adaptation might be enhanced through rearing enrichments. We reared 1386 Hy-Li...

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Main Authors: M.S. Bari, A.M. Cohen-Barnhouse, D.L.M. Campbell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Animal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1751731119003094