{Tool} Free-range laying hens: providing species-appropriate and sustainable husbandry (FiBL Factsheet). [Freilandhaltung von Legehennen: So wird sie tiergerecht und nachhaltig.] Creator(s): Deerberg, Friedhelm; Maurer, Veronika and Zeltner, Esther. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, Bioland Beratung, KÖN - Kompetenzzentrum Ökolandbau Niedersachsen, Bio Austria. (2010)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1357-legehennen.html
Summary in the original language of the document
The leaflet provides the most important information on the design, use and care of outdoor runs for laying hens. It includes information on suitable design measures, tips on the care of the pasture and information on flock management in the pasture. It also explains what to do against predators, how diseases and parasites are controlled and what additional costs arise from keeping the hens outdoors. Minimum requirements of organic associations Bioland, Bio Austria, EG-Oeko-Verordnung, and Bio Suisse are provided for laying hens and pullets. This leaflet was made for organic farmers and advisors in the German-speaking countries of Europe.
Summary translation
Das Merkblatt liefert die wichtigsten Angaben zur Gestaltung, Nutzung und Pflege des Legehennenauslaufs. Enthalten sind Angaben zu geeigneten baulichen Maßnahmen, Tipps zur Pflege des Grünauslaufs und Hinweise zum Herdenmanagement im Grünauslauf. Ausserdem wird erklärt, was gegen Beutegreifer zu tun ist, wie Krankheiten und Parasiten in Schach gehalten werden und welche Mehrkosten durch die Freilandhaltung entstehen.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
|---|---|
| Teaser: | Discover how to raise free-range laying hens organically. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Free-range laying hens can be demanding in many ways – including threats imposed by extreme weather, predators and parasites. Safety and well-being of the flock must be ensured through proper husbandry strategies. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Advantages when external risks are managed properly. Management strategies which balance the needs of the animals, environment, consumers and farmers are discussed. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | animal husbandry, animal production, poultry, laying hens, feeding, animal nutrition, forage, grazing lands, foraging, animal health, animal welfare, animal housing, animal husbandry equipment |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English poultry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6145 English layer chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_12109 English feeding http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2838 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925 English forage http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_36108 English grazing lands http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_3369 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English animal housing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_432 English animal husbandry equipment http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25746 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Farming Systems > Buildings and machinery Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed European Union > Horizon 2020 > OK-Net EcoFeed > Selected tools Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal breeding Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal welfare & housing Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Poultry European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38232, https://www.fibl.org, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1357-legehennen.html, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/752176798964793, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1300318811711827968 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 38232 |
| Deposited On: | 04 Aug 2020 11:52 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:31 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch |
| Status: | Published |
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