Effects of acute stressors experienced by five strains of layer breeders on measures of stress and fear in their offspring

•Acute maternal stress did not affect behaviour and physiology of the offspring.•Corticosterone does not seem to be the main mediator for maternal stress in chickens.•The stress response of laying hens is highly dependant on genetics.•The concept of “coping style” does not seem to be applicable to l...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physiology & behavior 2021-01, Vol.228, p.113185-113185, Article 113185
Hauptverfasser:	Peixoto, Mariana R.L.V., Karrow, Niel A., Newman, Amy, Head, Jessica, Widowski, Tina M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Behaviour Chicken Corticosterone Genetics Laying hen
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