Two Hens Mutually Brooding: a rare behaviour in <i>Gallus domesticus</i>

Authors

  • Biobaku K. T. Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology,College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
  • Adeleye O. E. Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology,College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Abstract

Two black broody hens of breed Gallus domesticus both laid their eggs and brooded in the same nest, with no conflicts.  The nest was in a high place away from water, both brooded and shared the same brooding cycle, (brooding, dust-bathing, eating, drinking and brooding).  In spite of their cooperation, they both still manifested clinical signs of anorexia, weight loss, wasting of pectorialis muscle, and loss of feather luster.

Author Biography

Biobaku K. T., Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology,College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.

Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences

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2010-12-21

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