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How to successfully raise chickens that haven’t had their beaks trimmed
Moving towards beak trimming-free poultry farming
Societal expectations are changing, and consumers are increasingly seeking to align their food choices and their values, particularly in terms of animal welfare. This awareness has helped transform production methods, particularly in Europe, with the gradual reduction of group-cage systems and the inclusion of specific criteria in specifications, such as the absence of beak trimming. These developments are bringing technical flock management back to the forefront of the challenges involved in poultry farming.
Technical management and targeted nutrition: the keys to beak trimming-free poultry farming
Managing a flock of hens that have not had their beaks trimmed presents a growing challenge and requires a comprehensive, rigorous, and proactive approach. A targeted nutritional strategy can positively influence the animals’ behavior, limiting the risk of pecking and promoting overall well-being. At the same time, the success of this type of farming depends on precise and accurate technical management: careful management of flocks of pullets and laying hens, appropriate environmental enrichment (lighting, ventilation, stimulation), and regular behavioral monitoring to prevent problems.
This technical expertise, combined with rigorous monitoring of performance indicators and well-being, enables farmers to secure their production whilst meeting new regulatory and societal expectations associated with the end of beak trimming practices.
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