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    Individual Ranging Behaviour Patterns in Commercial Free-Range Layers as Observed through RFID Tracking

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    Larsen, H; Cronin, GM; Gebhardt-Henrich, SG; Smith, CL; Hemsworth, PH; Rault, J-L
    Date
    2017-03-01
    Source Title
    Animals
    Publisher
    MDPI AG
    University of Melbourne Author/s
    Larsen, Hannah; Hemsworth, Paul; RAULT, JEAN-LOUP
    Affiliation
    Veterinary Clinical Sciences
    Veterinary Biosciences
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    Journal Article
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    Larsen, H., Cronin, G. M., Gebhardt-Henrich, S. G., Smith, C. L., Hemsworth, P. H. & Rault, J. -L. (2017). Individual Ranging Behaviour Patterns in Commercial Free-Range Layers as Observed through RFID Tracking. ANIMALS, 7 (3), https://doi.org/10.3390/ani7030021.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/11343/258412
    DOI
    10.3390/ani7030021
    Abstract
    In this exploratory study, we tracked free-range laying hens on two commercial flocks with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology with the aim to examine individual hen variation in range use. Three distinct outdoor zones were identified at increasing distances from the shed; the veranda [0-2.4 m], close range [2.4-11.4 m], and far range [>11.4 m]. Hens' movements between these areas were tracked using radio frequency identification technology. Most of the hens in both flocks (68.6% in Flock A, and 82.2% in Flock B) accessed the range every day during the study. Of the hens that accessed the range, most hens accessed all three zones (73.7% in Flock A, and 84.5% in Flock B). Hens spent half of their time outdoors in the veranda area. Within-individual consistency of range use (daily duration and frequency) varied considerably, and hens which were more consistent in their daily range use spent more time on the range overall (p < 0.001). Understanding variation within and between individuals in ranging behaviour may help elucidate the implications of ranging for laying hens.

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