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Social structure and interactions of laying hens: Limited differences between small and large groups

Grethen KJ; Gómez Y; Toscano MJ · 2025 · Applied Animal Behaviour Science

WASTE classifies this as Replication Failure · AI classification, approximate

A previously reported effect did not replicate here — verify it holds before you build on it.

Abstract (excerpt)

As the egg-laying industry transitions from cages to cage-free housing, laying hens are increasingly housed in large groups. Cognitive limitations may impair recognition of conspecifics in such large groups, raising questions on the hens’…

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