Nutrition, feeding and laying hen welfare
The relationship between nutrition and welfare is usually considered to be a direct result of
supplying the hen with adequate quantities of feed and water. This simple notion of freedom …
supplying the hen with adequate quantities of feed and water. This simple notion of freedom …
[HTML][HTML] Welfare issues and potential solutions for laying hens in free range and organic production systems: A review based on literature and interviews
C Bonnefous, A Collin, LA Guilloteau… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
In free-range and organic production systems, hens can make choices according to their
needs and desires, which is in accordance with welfare definitions. Nonetheless, health and …
needs and desires, which is in accordance with welfare definitions. Nonetheless, health and …
Natural behaviour is not enough: Farm animal welfare needs modern answers to Tinbergen's Four Questions
MS Dawkins - Animals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The term 'natural behaviour'is widely used by food companies to advertise
their animal welfare credentials but the public needs to be made aware that there is no …
their animal welfare credentials but the public needs to be made aware that there is no …
Feeding forage in poultry: a promising alternative for the future of production systems
The present review discusses the existing research findings on the nutritional impact of
forages in poultry diet and the significance of forages in sustainable poultry production …
forages in poultry diet and the significance of forages in sustainable poultry production …
Free-range egg production: its implications for hen welfare
Free-range laying hen housing systems are prevalent in Australia and perceived by
consumers to provide greater opportunities for the expression of natural behaviour resulting …
consumers to provide greater opportunities for the expression of natural behaviour resulting …
Foraging behavior shows individual-consistency over time, and predicts range use in slow-growing free-range male broiler chickens
VHB Ferreira, A Simoni, K Germain… - Frontiers in Veterinary …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Recent research on free-range chickens shows that individual behavioral differences may
link to range use. However, most of these studies explored individual behavioral differences …
link to range use. However, most of these studies explored individual behavioral differences …
Easier said than done! Organic farmers consider free-ranging important for laying hen welfare but outdoor areas need more shelter–important gaps between research …
The aim of the present study was to investigate the design and management of free-range
areas and their use by birds on commercial organic laying hen farms in Sweden and to …
areas and their use by birds on commercial organic laying hen farms in Sweden and to …
Outdoor stocking density in free-range laying hens: effects on behaviour and welfare
Free-range laying hen systems are increasing within Australia and research is needed to
determine optimal outdoor stocking densities. Six small (n= 150 hens) experimental flocks of …
determine optimal outdoor stocking densities. Six small (n= 150 hens) experimental flocks of …
Changing perspectives on chicken-pastured orchards for action: A review based on a heuristic model
CONTEXT Agroforestry and, more precisely, the integration of animals into orchards,
represent an interesting source of income diversification for fruit growers who are confronted …
represent an interesting source of income diversification for fruit growers who are confronted …
Relationship between sunlight and range use of commercial free-range hens in Australia
In Australia, summer brings intense, bright sunlight with high ultraviolet (UV) radiation and
hot temperatures, which might impact free-range hens' ranging outside. To determine how …
hot temperatures, which might impact free-range hens' ranging outside. To determine how …