Toe pecking
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toe-pecking-253-17805031
title:
Toe pecking
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Toe pecking, an abnormal behaviour of birds in captivity, occurs when one bird pecks the toes of another using its beak. This behaviour has been reported in hens and ostriches. Studies have shown that hens exposed to toe pecking have significantly enlarged adrenal glands, indicating increased physiological stress. Hens exposed to toe pecking will step off a raised platform more quickly than control hens, possibly suggesting a heightened fear of elevation. They have also been reported to show dep
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Abnormal behavior in captive birds
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toe_pecking
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2024-02-14T20:48:02Z
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