The welfare of domestic fowl and other captive birds /

Describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domestic birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird interactions and t...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Duncan, Ian J. H., Hawkins, Penny
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht ; London : Springer, [2010]
Series:Animal welfare (Springer) ; v. 9.
Subjects:
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Describes the welfare implications of keeping wild and domestic birds in captivity. The environmental and social requirements of various avian species are discussed and suggestions made for appropriate housing and management techniques. Particular attention is paid to human-bird interactions and their impact on the behavior and welfare of the birds involved. Training methods for companion birds are also described. Possible future trends in keeping birds in captivity are discussed in relation to evolving laws and codes for both wild and domesticated birds and in the light of developing attitudes to animals.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:xii, 307 pages : illustrations, (some color) ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9048136504
9789048136506
DOI:10.1007/978-90-481-3650-6