Effects of strain and sex on the behaviour of free-range slow-growing chickens raised in a hot environment
Behaviour is a good indicator of the well-being of chickens. The objective of the study was to compare foraging behaviour in males and females of three indigenous chicken strains under generally hot free-range conditions. Behavioural activities were monitored in 21-wk-old Potchefstroom Koekoek (PK),...
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| Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Applied Animal Research |
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| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2017.1287079 |