Gradual Provision of Live Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Larvae to Older Laying Hens: Effect on Production Performance, Egg Quality, Feather Condition and Behavior
Feather pecking is a key welfare challenge in laying hen husbandry.Feeding of live Hermetia illucens larvae could provide a possible solution to reduce feather pecking in hens.This research investigates effects of dispensing live H.illucens larvae to non-beak trimmed older laying hens on production performance, behavior and welfare.Control treatmen