Effect of Different Litter Materials on Behavior, Stress and Incidence of Mortality and Morbidity Rate on Broiler Chickens.

This article explores the impact of different litter materials on the behavior, stress levels, and mortality rates of broiler chickens. The study involved 240-day-old broiler chicks divided into three treatment groups. The results showed that the group with a combination of paddy straw and rice hulls had lower feeding rates and duration. However, there were no significant differences in behavior among the groups. The group with paddy straw and rice hulls experienced the least amount of stress, while the wood-saving litter group had the highest mortality rate. The type of litter used also affected feeding behavior, with birds spending more time feeding on rice husk litter. The study suggests that the group with paddy straw and rice hulls had the least stress and lowest mortality rate. [Extracted from the article]

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