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Do Hens Use Enrichments Provided in Free-Range Systems?

SIMPLE SUMMARY: Free-range hens are typically given enrichments to encourage foraging and reduce injurious pecking. Of four enrichments (Lucerne hay, pecking blocks, pelleted feed scattered in litter, and jute ropes) provided to eight commercial flocks of free-range hens, pecking blocks and bales pr...

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Autores principales: Sandilands, Victoria, Baker, Laurence, Donbavand, Jo, Brocklehurst, Sarah
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: MDPI 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9031176/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35454242
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani12080995