I have student that will be exploring food particle preference for items as large or larger that used in commercial pelleted feeds for chickens. Her first objective is getting the birds to cooperate without being stressed out. The birds have been named Bob, Tom, and Cosmo after radio personalities. The birds must be trained to stand on balance for weight determination prior to each testing. Student has only touched a chicken in class previously. This will be fun.
Second objective is to get bird to eat food particles ideally provided in excess and in same field of view. The weights of items before and after feeding bout will be determined.
The third objective is to analyze the data to get a handle on how may more than three birds will be needed for more precise science.
Second objective is to get bird to eat food particles ideally provided in excess and in same field of view. The weights of items before and after feeding bout will be determined.
The third objective is to analyze the data to get a handle on how may more than three birds will be needed for more precise science.