Pecking enrichment for broiler chickens

Enhancing broiler chicken welfare with pecking-enriched environments in organic systems

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Detail description

Environmental enrichment supporting natural pecking and foraging behaviours in broiler chickens is essential for improving welfare in intensive housing systems. This includes modifiable, consumable, organic materials. The mEATquality Practice Abstract offers on-farm implementation guidance, supported by resources from mEATquality and Organic Farm Knowledge. Linked to Horizon Europe and EIP-AGRI initiatives, these tools promote sustainable, welfare-focused poultry farming.

Contribution detail info

Project

mEATquality

Linking extensive husbandry practices to the intrinsic quality of pork and broiler meat

Location
Germany
Authors
Lisa Quirin, Helen Louton, Wiebke Knoblauch
Purpose
Other, Implement best practices

File type
document
Created on
Apr 07, 2026
Origin language
English
Official project website
License
Other