3620: Ethologische Untersuchungen zum Mauserumtrieb im Biolandbau [Ethological investigation on moulting laying hens in organic farming]
(2005) Ethologische Untersuchungen zum Mauserumtrieb im Biolandbau [Ethological investigation on moulting laying hens in organic farming]. Paper presented at 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau – Ende der Nische, Kassel, 01.03.2005 - 04.03.2005; Published in Heß, J and Rahmann, G, Eds. Ende der Nische, Beiträge zur 8. Wissenschaftstagung Ökologischer Landbau. kassel university press GmbH, Kassel.
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Summary
A longer life for laying hens is desired from an ethical point of view. Not only because the hens can be used for a longer period but also less male chicks would have to be killed at the age of one day. In large flocks of laying hens moulting has to be induced to prevent social instability in the flock. In this study, a method was investigated, to moult laying hens without too much stress for the hens. The chosen method with daily access to a bad weather hen run had no detectable negative effect on the behaviour of the hens. The moulting succeeded in improving egg quality and plumage condition.
| Document Language: | Deutsch - German |
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| Keywords: | Geflügel, Haltung, Mauser, Biogeflügelhaltung poultry, husbandry, moulting |
| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry Animal husbandry > Breeding and genetics |
| Research affiliation: | International Conferences > Scientific Conferences for Germany, Austria and Switzerland > Scientific conference 2005 Switzerland > FiBL > Animal Husbandry and Breeding |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 3620 |
| Contact: | Zeltner, Esther |
| Deposited On: | 05 March 2005 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
| Related Links: | http://www.fibl.org/forschung/tierhaltung/biogefluegelhaltung/index.php |
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