Prescott, N. B. and Bonser, R. H. C. (2004) Beak trimming reduces feeding efficiency of hens. Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 13 (3). pp. 468-471. ISSN 1056-6171
Abstract/Summary
The ability of beak-trimmed and intact laying hens to ingest feed pellets was examined by highspeed video filming of feeding birds. The birds were exposed to either a deep layer of pellets or a single layer of pellets. In the single layer treatment, there was a negative correlation between mandible asymmetry and feeding success. These data have important implications for poultry welfare, since the degree of bill asymmetry caused by beak trimming may, under certain circumstances, result in inadvertent feed deprivation.
Item Type | Article |
URI | https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/12343 |
Item Type | Article |
Refereed | Yes |
Divisions | Science > School of the Built Environment > Construction Management and Engineering |
Uncontrolled Keywords | hen, beak trimming, feeding, welfare, POULTRY, BEHAVIOR, PECKING |
Download/View statistics | View download statistics for this item |
University Staff: Request a correction | Centaur Editors: Update this record