Response of Production to Mineral Block Utilization in a Cage-Free System to Mitigate Feather Pecking Behavior in Laying Hen Management

Feather pecking (FP) is a behavioral issue commonly found in cage-free laying hen systems, particularly in 86-week-old hens, often leading to injuries, stress, and even death. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of mineral blocks as environmental enrichment on reducing FP behavior and improving...

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Published in:	Jurnal Ternak Tropika
Main Authors:	Desna Ayu Wijayanti, Heru Suripta, Donny Kai Hee Tey, Ismail Yusuf
Format:	Article
Language:	Indonesian
Published:	University of Brawijaya 2025-06-01
Subjects:	feather pecking mineral enrichment laying hens poultry welfare cage-free
Online Access:	https://ternaktropika.ub.ac.id/index.php/tropika/article/view/14644