Nests, Eggs, and Incubation

Nests, Eggs, and Incubation
Author: Denis Charles Deeming
Publisher:
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2015
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0198718667

Nests, Eggs, and Incubation brings together a global team of leading authorities to provide a comprehensive overview of the fascinating and diverse field of avian reproduction. Starting with a new assessment of the evolution of avian reproductive biology in light of recent research, the book goes on to cover four broad areas: the nest, the egg, incubation, and the study of avian reproduction. New research on nest structures, egg traits, and life history is incorporated, whilst contemporary methodologies such as self-contained temperature probes and citizen science are also discussed. Applied chapters describe how biological knowledge can be applied to challenges such as urbanisation and climate change. The book concludes by suggesting priorities for future research. This book builds upon the foundations laid down by Charles Deeming's 2002 work Avian Incubation (available for readers of this book to access online for free), much of which remains relevant today. Read in conjunction with this previous volume, it provides an up-to-date and thorough review of egg biology, nest function, and incubation behaviour, which will be an essential resource for students of avian biology, as well as both professional and amateur ornithologists working in the field of avian reproduction.

Farm Animal Behaviour, 2nd Edition

Farm Animal Behaviour, 2nd Edition
Author: Ingvar Ekesbo
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1786391392

Completely updated and revised, this new edition continues to provide essential information on normal and abnormal behaviours in a wide variety of farm animals to help in the assessment and diagnosis of their welfare.

Poultry Behaviour and Welfare

Poultry Behaviour and Welfare
Author: Michael C. Appleby
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0851996671

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behavior and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving a succinct overview of their key behavior patterns. There is careful discussion of the many factors that influence their welfare, and detailed consideration of the ways in which legislation and commercial interests interact in an attempt to satisfy the many needs involved. The final chapters discuss possible future developments within the subject. The book is in part an update of a previous work, Poultry Production Systems: Behaviour, Management and Welfare (CABI, 1992), completely rewritten and with much new material added.