Reducing predation of free ranging hens
Free range systems for laying hens are becoming more popular in Spain due to their perceived welfare benefits for the hens. However, the producers reported the problem of high mortality levels (up to 30% mortality rate) that are unsustainable. The producers highlighted predation as one of the main cause of death. This technical note described how to use alpacas on a farm, sharing the outdoor area with the hens can successfully reduce the number of attacks of predators.
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- Ubicación
- Spain
- Autores
- Deborah Temple
- Propósito
- Education/Training
- Tipo de fichero
- Document
- Tamaño del archivo
- 693 kB
- Creado el
- 17-08-2017
- Lengua de origen
- English
- Sitio web oficial del proyecto
- –
- Licencia
- CC BY
- Palabras clave
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