Korean Journal of Poultry Science (한국가금학회지)

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A Review of Laying Hens' Behavior

산란계의 행동에 대한 고찰

  • 천시내 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과) ;
  • 이준엽 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과) ;
  • 최희철 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과) ;
  • 전중환 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과)
  • Received : 2015.05.06
  • Accepted : 2015.06.09
  • Published : 2015.06.19
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Abstract

Domestic fowl still tend to exhibit very similar behavior such as perching, nesting and dust-bathing to their ancestor, Red Jungle Fowl (Gallus gallus), even though they have been domesticated for 8,000 years. If given the opportunity, they choose high place for staying at night, a dark place for laying eggs and do dust bath in litter area. Therefore, these behaviors are considered for very important role in improving the welfare of laying hens. In EU and some countries, farmers must provide perches, nests and litter for the housing of laying hens. An understanding of behavior can lead to enhance physical health, emotional condition and welfare of laying hens. Unfortunately, there is little information on behavior of laying hens in Korea. Therefore, we researched the literature on certain behavior of laying hens.

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