Why is light intensity kept low in battery cage sheds?
ATo save on egg cost
BTo reduce pecking injuries
CTo prevent bird disease
DTo speed up growth
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. To reduce pecking injuries
Dim light of about 10 lux calms hens and reduces feather pecking and vent pecking.
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