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Research Note: Effect of Cage Level (Tier) on the Performance of White Leghorn Chickens

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: Conflicting reports exist in the literature about the effects of cage level (tier) on laying hen performance. Results clearly indicate, under conditions of this study, that performance as measured by egg production, egg weight, and mortality significantly deteriorated in a linear fashion progressing from the bottom to the top in three and four tier cages. Causes may be related to fear associated with differences in light intensity or differences in exposure to visual stimuli between the tiers.

Source: Poultry Science

DOI: 10.3382/ps.0660907

Authors: M.E. JACKSON, P.W. WALDROUP

Institution: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,600