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Effects of early rearing environment on learning ability and behavior in laying hens

Creator:

Morris, Hannah M.

Abstract:

The effects of enriching the rearing environment of laying hens on their learning ability and behavior were investigated. Day old ISA brown layer chicks were group housed in open floor pens that were either enriched or unenriched. The enriched rooms contained visual stimuli in the form of hanging decorations, auditory...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis