Shade Made Little Difference to Use of Paddocks by Free-Range Hens

In his presentation at the 8th European Symposium on Poultry Welfare, P. Glatz from the Pig and Poultry Production Institute at Roseworthy in South Australia reported that providing shade only slightly increased the use of the range area by laying hens, and there were no advantages in terms of egg output or feather score.
calendar icon 15 February 2010
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