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Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The Christine Nicol (Royal Veterinary College, UK)

Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The By Christine Nicol (Royal Veterinary College, UK)

Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The by Christine Nicol (Royal Veterinary College, UK)


$73.99
Condition - Very Good
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Summary

Chickens are the world's most widely farmed animal, at the centre of debates regarding housing and production systems. This accessible book covers sensory biology, behavioural development, preferences and aversions, social behaviour, learning and cognition, behavioural issues in different systems and solutions for behavioural problems.

Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The Summary

Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The by Christine Nicol (Royal Veterinary College, UK)

Chickens are by far the world's most widely farmed animal, kept for both meat and egg production. They are at the centre of many debates regarding housing and production systems, causing significant interest in what lies behind chicken behaviour. This accessible book covers sensory biology, behavioural development, preferences and aversions, social behaviour, learning and cognition, behavioural issues in different systems and solutions for behavioural problems. Authored by an authority on chicken ethology, it brings together the fields of animal behaviour, neuroscience, psychology and epidemiology to provide a comprehensive understanding of chicken behaviour and help improve the lives of farmed chickens around the world.

Table of Contents

1: Genetics and Domestication 2: Sensory Biology 3: Development of the Brain and Behaviour 4: Behavioural Contributions to Welfare Assessment 5: Behavioural Needs, Priorities and Preferences 6: Social Behaviour 7: Learning, Intelligence and Cognition 8: Applied Ethology of Broilers and Broiler Breeders 9: Applied Ethology of Laying Hens -: Conclusions

Additional information

GOR008556125
9781780642505
1780642504
Behavioural Biology of Chickens, The by Christine Nicol (Royal Veterinary College, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
CABI Publishing
2015-05-28
200
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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