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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
Volume 19, 2002 - Issue 3
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Mothering influences the distribution of activity in young domestic chicks

Aline-Marie Wauters UMR 6552—Ethologie-Evolution-Ecologie, bât. 25, Campus de Beaulieu, Av. Gén. Leclerc, Rennes Cedex, 35 042, France
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Yvan Perré UMR 6552—Ethologie-Evolution-Ecologie, bât. 25, Campus de Beaulieu, Av. Gén. Leclerc, Rennes Cedex, 35 042, France
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Dorothée Bizeray Centre INRA de Tours, Station de Recherches Avicoles, Nouzilly, 37 380, France
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Christine Leterrier Centre INRA de Tours, Station de Recherches Avicoles, Nouzilly, 37 380, France
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Marie-Annick Richard-Yris UMR 6552—Ethologie-Evolution-Ecologie, bât. 25, Campus de Beaulieu, Av. Gén. Leclerc, Rennes Cedex, 35 042, France
Pages 543-559 | Received 23 Jul 2001, Accepted 03 Jan 2002, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 
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Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine whether the presence of a maternal hen influences the quality, quantity, and distribution of activity in young chicks. Brooded and nonbrooded chicks were observed during the entire light phase when they were 4 d of age. Our results revealed that although both brooded and nonbrooded chicks expressed the same behavioral items and in quite the same quantity, activity bouts were much longer in brooded chicks. However, only brooded chicks presented a high level of ultradian rhythmicity. Moreover, the brooded chicks made greater use of the space. The presence and the behavior of maternal hens appeared to provide structuring factors for the expression of the chicks' behavior.

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