Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Chickens

Discover essential insights into poultry care with Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Chickens by Christine Nicol. Published in 2020 by Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited, this comprehensive hardback spans an impressive 688 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of poultry behaviour and welfare.

The book is thoughtfully divided into two parts. Part 1 highlights recent advancements in poultry behaviour research and effective welfare monitoring techniques. In Part 2, Nicol addresses specific welfare concerns impacting broilers and layers, including optimal housing solutions, environmental enrichment, and prevalent issues like injurious pecking and bone health.

Whether you are a poultry farmer, veterinary professional, or merely interested in animal welfare, this volume is a vital resource for understanding and improving the lives of chickens. Improve your poultry management practices and ensure a better quality of life for your birds with insights from this authoritative work.