Showers, Troughs as Good as Ponds for Duck Welfare
Duck welfare is related to the nature and extent of their access to water, according to a paper published by University of Oxford researchers, Tracey Jones, Corri Waitt and Professor Marian Dawkins. Growth was not affected by treatment but the eyes, nostrils and feathers were in better condition when water was provided in addition to nipple drinkers. Troughs and overhead showers were found to be good alternatives to ponds. Jackie Linden summarises the results for ThePoultrySite.