The relevance of variations in group size and phenotypic appearance on the behaviour and movement patterns of young domestic fowl

Variations in the group size of laying hens might increase the risk of undesired behaviours with important consequences for the birds’ health and welfare. However, larger groups housed at constant densities also translate into larger enclosures that may increase space efficiency, therefore improving movement opportunities. The effects of group size (GS), phenotypic appearance (PA) and […]