How much space does a meat chicken need?
All animals need to have enough space to carry out their normal behaviours, and to be physically healthy. When it...
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Why is environmental enrichment important for meat chicken welfare?
For meat chickens to experience good welfare, it’s important that their environment is stimulating and enriching, and allows them to... -
What companionship do rabbits need?
Rabbits are a social species and have evolved to live in groups. In the wild, rabbits do not live alone.... -
Should I hug my dog or cat?
It is best to avoid hugging your dog or cat because, although a tight hug is often a sign of... -
What are the animal welfare issues with calf roping in rodeos?
Although all rodeo events pose significant risks, calf roping (also known as rope-and-tie) raises particularly serious concerns. Calf roping involves... -
What are the animal welfare issues with pullet training and rearing?
Pullets are young layer hens before they have reached sexual maturity and start laying eggs. At one day of age,... -
How can pain be recognised and monitored in cats?
Due to the unique nature of and often subtle changes in feline body language, recognising pain in cats can be... -
Do slow growing meat chickens have better welfare than fast growing meat chickens?
In Australia, the two predominant commercial breeds of meat chicken are conventional fast-growing breeds. These breeds have been selectively bred... -
What does my cat’s body language mean?
A cat’s body language can be subtle, so it’s not always easy to accurately read how they’re feeling. To understand... -
What are the animal welfare issues with electric shock collars on dogs?
The use of electric shock collars on dogs is illegal in several Australian states and territories. Collar-mounted devices capable of... -
What are the animal welfare issues with farrowing crates for sows?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
What are the animal welfare issues with sow stalls?
In Australia, most pigs are housed in intensive indoor systems. In these intensive systems, pigs may be confined and raised... -
How can I keep my birds entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
Behaviour of wild birds There is an extensive body of literature devoted to observations of wild bird behaviour. While there... -
How do I know if this is my bird?
Identifying your bird with confidence Can you honestly say that, if your bird was in a cage full of similar... -
How can I control egg laying in my parrots?
Although aviculturists want their birds to lay eggs, pet bird owners face a dilemma that is the exact opposite –... -
How do I socialise my new bird with other birds?
Birds gather together in a flock which serve primarily as a protective unit for the birds. The relationship the birds... -
How will I keep my reptiles entertained, alert, and interested in their surroundings?
Behaviour in the wild Reptiles as a group vary widely in their natural history. They are found in an array... -
How can I keep my guinea pigs entertained, alert, and interested in their environment?
In order to answer this question, it’s first necessary to consider how guinea pigs behave in the wild! Behaviour of... -
How should I care for my backyard chickens?
The keeping of backyard poultry, once an almost universal practice in Australia, declined in the 1970s and 80s, but is... -
How do I help my chickens to get along with each other?
Although chickens are very social animals, the structure of their flock is based on their ability to communicate, a dominance...