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News: Cannibalism in Birds: Prevention and Treatment

Published on: 02/06/2008
Source : Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension
Cannibalism in fowl is a costly and vicious habit that poultry producers can not afford to ignore. It may occur at any age among all breeds, strains and sexes of fowl. Cannibalism usually occurs when the birds are stressed by a poor management practice. Once becoming stressed, one bird begins picking the feathers, comb, toes or vent of another bird. Once an open wound or blood is visible on the bi...
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Ma. Mercedes C. Buyoc
Ma. Mercedes C. Buyoc
Quezon City, , Philippines
Animal Nutritionist
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02/06/2008 | Very interesting and practical. More of this please.
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Patrick Eyudu
Patrick Eyudu
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Re: News: Cannibalism in Birds: Prevention and Treatment
02/09/2008 | Very useful tip for any poultry farmer. Definitely to the point on an issue that looks obvious and yet lamentably not.
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