Note on a method for individual recognition in feed pecking in free running groups of hens

Abstract

A system for automatic registration and individual recognition of feed pecking (activity and quantity) in groups of free running hens was tested. A PIT (Passive Integrated Transponder)-tag system was used to separate and register individuals when they were feeding. An electronic balance system placed under the feeder registered the amount eaten by each individual on a PC. A test with two different feed stuffs; oat and wheat was performed on three hens during a total of 6 weeks. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved

Published in

Applied Animal Behaviour Science
2001, volume: 70, number: 3, pages: 239-243
Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV

SLU Authors

• Ciszuk, Paul

  • Department of Applied Animal Science and Welfare, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Brännäs, Eva

  • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Wiklund, Bo-Sören

  • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

• Kiessling, Anders

  • Department of Aquaculture, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

UKÄ Subject classification

Environmental Sciences and Nature Conservation

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0168-1591(00)00157-X

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/207