Chickens may be the third most common pet in many countries; however, little is known about their welfare or the human–chicken relationship. Hence, using 2,000+ questionnaire responses, this study collected the most comprehensive and holistic dataset to date on guardians’ care-taking practices, their attitudes towards chickens, the human–chicken relationship, and challenges regarding chicken welfare.
Mace JL and Knight A (2024). From the backyard to our beds: the spectrum of care, attitudes, relationship types, and welfare in non-commercial chicken care. Animals 14(2), 288. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020288.
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