2008
DOI: 10.1590/s0102-09352008000300033
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Abstract: This study was carried out throughout a laying period to compare the behaviour and performance of two groups of commercial layers, 180 ISA Brown and 120 Hy line W98, housed at 17 weeks of age in furnished cages with a nest box, perches, dust-bath, and claw shortening device. Based on productive parameters, the model of furnished cages studied is suitable for both, Isa Brown and Hy line hens. The study suggested that strain has a significant effect on feather condition and on some behavioural displays, particul… Show more

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“…Birds' use of litter in furnished cages has been studied in early designs (e.g., Appleby and Hughes, 1995) as well as in furnished cages of commercial designs (Olsson and Keeling, 2002;Roll et al, 2005). In those studies, the use of litter baths was recorded by direct observation during shorter periods of time.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Birds' use of litter in furnished cages has been studied in early designs (e.g., Appleby and Hughes, 1995) as well as in furnished cages of commercial designs (Olsson and Keeling, 2002;Roll et al, 2005). In those studies, the use of litter baths was recorded by direct observation during shorter periods of time.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%