Larger enriched enclosures allow hens to exhibit all natural behaviors, but behaviors like nesting, dust bathing and perching need to be managed properly to obtain peak production. The effects of cage design on bird welfare were presented at the International Society of Applied Ethology's annual meeting in Indianapolis between July 31 and August 4. This is the second time I have attended the meeting and presented research results, and perhaps the most significant impression I come away with each timeis the diversity of worldwide perspective toward research regarding the care and welfare of poultry.
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