6464: Optimising the use of hen runs by structures
(2005) Optimising the use of hen runs by structures. Poster presented at European workshop for scientists, farmers, environmental specialists, policymakers and consumer organisations, Nijmegen, Netherlands, 18-20 April 2005.
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Summary
One of the main problems in free range husbandry of laying hens is the uneven use of the hen run. This leads to an overuse of pasture near the hen house. In a series of behavioural experiments we tried to determine management and structuring factors which may result in more hens in the run and a more even distribution of the animals.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | laying hens, hen run, structures, management , Biogeflügelhaltung, Grünauslauf |
| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL > Animal Husbandry and Breeding |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 6464 |
| Contact: | Zeltner, Esther |
| Deposited On: | 10 February 2006 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference poster |
| Published?: | Unpublished |
| Peer Review Status: | Not peer-reviewed |
| Related Links: | http://www.fibl.org/english/research/animal-husbandry/poultry.php |
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