Effects of Dust Bath Design on Hen Behavior in New Aviary Systems in China

Alternative housing systems for laying hens, such as the aviary, promote the expression of dustbathing behavior by providing substrate materials to improve their welfare. However, extensive litter areas in aviaries can lead to reduced air quality and increased incidence of diseases, making them unsu...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Zhihao Zhang, Qian Zhang, Jianying Xu, Baoming Li, Weichao Zheng, Yang Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-10-01
Subjects:	poultry welfare aviary dustbathing substrate depth
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15/20/2946

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