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Comfort in cages
This article looked at design and construction features that could improve the welfare of hens in layer cages.
Without getting involved in the overseas debate about the welfare of layers, farmers might well consider existing cages and look for features that are likely to enhance the wellbeing of the birds, without adversely affecting efficient and economic egg production.
Well-managed cages are generally superior to most other systems in terms of cleanliness and health,
