A note on fear reaction of three different genetic strains of laying hens to a simulated hawk attack in the hen run of a free-range system (original) (raw)
Zeltner, Esther and Hirt, Helen (2008) A note on fear reaction of three different genetic strains of laying hens to a simulated hawk attack in the hen run of a free-range system.Applied Animal Behaviour Science, Issues 1-3 (113), pp. 69-73.
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Summary in the original language of the document
Hens well adapted to free-range systems should react quickly to avoid an attack by a predator but should also be able to return to the hen run soon after to ensure good use of the outside area.
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Journal paper
Keywords:
Biogeflügelhaltung, Schreckreaktion, Legehennenhaltung: Schreckreaktion von verschiedenen Hybriden, Laying hens, Fear reaction, Free-range, Genetic strains