Rearing enrichment affects perching behaviour and bone strength in pullets and in free-range hens varying in range use patterns
The high laying rates of domestic hens places significant strain on the calcium metabolism in their bones and shell glands. Behavioural and physical impacts of housing systems begin during pullet development, but exercise is still important throughout lay for maintaining bone strength. Free-range sy...
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Elsevier
2025-09-01
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| Rangatū: | Veterinary and Animal Science |
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| Urunga tuihono: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X25000377 |
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