{Tool} Inducing moulting in organic hens. [Mauser auslösen bei Biohennen.] Creator(s): Zeltner, Esther. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. FiBL-Merkblatt. (2020)
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Document available online at: https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1434-mauser.html
Summary in the original language of the document
This leaflet explains the natural process of moulting and why laying hens should go through moulting, discussing economic advantages and improved animal ethics. The process of artificially inducing moulting is explained in detail, by day. It addresses some common questions or problems one could encounter and how to overcome them. This leaflet targets organic chicken farmers and farm advisors in the German-speaking countries.
Summary translation
Das Merkblatt erläutert, wie die Mauser bei Legehennen künstlich ausgelöst werden kann, um deren Lebensleistung zu verlängern.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | How to induce artificial moulting in layer-hens. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Laying hens are usually only used for one year, so pullets must be purchased annually. This is expensive on the one hand and ethically questionable on the other hand, because many chicks (most males) are killed - the alternative is moulting. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The leaflet explains how moulting can be artificially induced in laying hens and directed in an orderly manner to prolongs the laying life of the hens by 6-8 months. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Keywords: | animal husbandry, animal production, poultry, layer chickens, animal welfare, animal health |
| 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 animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare 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 welfare & housing Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Poultry European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/38233, https://www.fibl.org/en/shop-en/1434-mauser.html, https://www.fibl.org/ |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL |
| ID Code: | 38233 |
| Deposited On: | 05 Aug 2020 07:32 |
| Last Modified: | 02 May 2024 10:32 |
| Document Language: | German/Deutsch |
| Status: | Published |
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