Broilers

As a consequence of the huge number of individual birds in a poultry house, the economic value of each bird is small compared to the overall enterprise. Photo: Canva

13-03 | News

Active walking in broiler chickens – a flagship for good welfare

Wet litter in combination with high levels of ammonia can cause severe footpad lesions.

28-02 | Article

Etiology and control of leg problems in broilers

Researchers investigated the effects of classical music on broilers under different stocking densities. Photo: Canva

23-02 | News

Could classical music impact broiler welfare?

Numerous retailers in the UK have adopted lower stocking rates in recent years. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie

16-02 | News

Major UK retailer lowers stocking density of own brand chicken

Enrichment possibilities vary widely, adding platforms and ramps keeps the birds mobile. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

14-02 | Article

Pros and cons of pen enrichment for broilers

The Williamsborg farm was converted from pigs to broilers in 2015, making it a modern, up-to-date operation.

08-02 | Article

No demand for slower-growing broilers in Denmark

In 2020, Poland was a net exporter of day-old chicks, while now it has to import them from other European countries to meet the growing demand. Photo: Canva

03-01 | News

Poland’s position as European poultry powerhouse strengthened