Open-field behaviour of male and female chicks reared ingroup or isolated was observed. No differences between sexes were scored in social animals. On the contrary isolated chickens were significantly more active and females showed a more pronounced locomotor activity than males.

The open-field test in social and isolated chicks (Gallus domesticus). Differences in behavioural responses between males and females.

MALACARNE, Giorgio;DORE, Bruno Emilio
1983-01-01

Abstract

Open-field behaviour of male and female chicks reared ingroup or isolated was observed. No differences between sexes were scored in social animals. On the contrary isolated chickens were significantly more active and females showed a more pronounced locomotor activity than males.
1983
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Gallus domesticus; social chicks; isolated chicks; sex; behaviour; open-field test
GAVAZZI I.; MALACARNE G.; DORE B.
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