The Welfare of Domestic Fowl and Other Captive Birds

This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird intera...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (-)
Otros Autores: Duncan, Ian J. H. (-), Hawkins, Penny
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands 2010.
Colección:Animal Welfare ; 9.
Springer eBooks.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This book describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domesticated birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird interactions and their impact on the behaviour and welfare of the birds involved. Training methods for companion birds are also described. Possible future trends in keeping birds in captivity are discussed in relation to evolving laws and codes for both wild and domesticated birds and in the light of developing ethical attitudes to animals. The book will be invaluable to all those who keep birds including poultry farmers, pet owners, and managers and caretakers of birds kept in laboratories, zoos, wildlife aviaries, and rehabilitation centres. It will also be of great interest to poultry production, zoology, wildlife and veterinary students.
Descripción Física:XI, 298 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9789048136506