Chickens do best when they can play, climb and bathe

May 23, 2018 in Agriculture & Fisheries

Chickens play more if they grow up in a varied environment with hay bales to peck at, boxes to climb onto and bedding in which to dust bathe. They become more active and build stronger bones, according to a new study.

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