Early life in a barren environment adversely affects spatial cognition in laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)
Published:April 5, 2015
Summary
INTRODUCTION Animals must be able to perceive, store, and retrieve information in order to navigate their environment and maximize the ratio of benefits to costs. Birds should have good spatial cognition, allowing them to remember specific routes and landmarks so as to optimally utilize resources such as food, water, perches, and nests. They also need to use their knowledge of routes and landm...