PUBLICATION W1257
Perch Usage in Laying Hens
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Summary
Modern poultry farming is shifting towards higher welfare standards to ensure public demand and industry sustainability. The Five Freedoms, based on freedom from hunger, discomfort, pain, injury, fear, and distress, are being applied to laying hens, who are motivated to perform normal behaviors. Alternative housing systems like aviaries and perch provision are being adopted.
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