Table 4 Scoring system used by farmers to evaluate feather damage present in their flock
From: A cross-sectional study on feather cover damage in Canadian laying hens in non-cage housing systems
Score | Body condition |
|---|---|
0 | Intact feather cover, no or slight wear, only single feathers missing |
1 | Damaged feathers (worn/deformed) or bald patch visible ≤ a $2 coin |
2 | At least one bald patch visible that is > a $2 coin |