Behaviour of commercial layer hens in enriched cages and floor systems examined using human and video-based observations

There is considerable pressure to eliminate the use of conventional cages in commercial layer hen production systems. However, the assessment of alternative systems that can ensure the hen’s ability to perform natural behaviours, while simultaneously enhancing farm productivity and economic efficie...

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Published in:	South African Journal of Animal Science
Main Authors:	T Chilemba, E van Marle-Köster, A Masenge, M Cromhout, T Nkukwana
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	South African Society for Animal Science 2025-03-01
Subjects:	dust bathing feather pecking laying hens nesting perching welfare
Online Access:	https://www.sajas.co.za/article/view/23234