Effects of nutrition on feathering
Diet nutrient profile, feed intake/restriction, anti-nutrients and various feed additives can all influence feather development from early age onwards. Because of the high protein and amino acid content of feathers, these nutrients deserve the most attention. Early studies using a simple feather litter score system, showed that crude protein content of the diet had a direct effect on feather regeneration. More feathers were found on the litter when a high protein diet was fed, being indicative
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