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Prenatal light exposure affects early feather-pecking behavior in the domestic chick

Authors :
Riedstra, B.
Groothuis, T.G.G.
Source :
Animal Behaviour. June, 2004, Vol. 67 Issue 6, 1037-1042
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The early feather pecking that is a form of social exploration and the lateralization of functions that can be influenced by light exposure late in embryonic development is proposed. The effects of prenatal light exposure on early posthatching feather-pecking behavior in domestic chicks is investigated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00033472
Volume :
67
Issue :
6
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Animal Behaviour
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.121801667