CellWell record HH-247884
Hen fearfulness and exploration is associated with strain/breed, housing system and feeder space in Australian free-range commercial egg farms
Maxine Fogarty; Peta S Taylor; Andrew D Fisher; Kym L Butler; Rutu Y Galea; Jessalyn J Taylor; Paul H Hemsworth
2026
In plain language
Aviary housing systems reduced human-related fear in laying hens, while decreased feeder space increased fear of novelty; breed differences also emerged.
- Evidence
- Emerging
- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
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