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Time budget and colour preferences (with specific reference to feeding) of ostrich (struthio camelus) chicks in captivity |
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| Authors: | N. E. Bubier M. S. Lambert D. C. Deeming L. L. Ayres R. M. Sibly |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Zoology , University of Oxford , South Parks Road, Oxford, 0X1 3PS, England;2. School of Animal and Microbial Sciences , University of Reading , Whiteknights, P.O. Box 228, Reading, RG6 2AJ, England;3. School of Biological Sciences , University of Manchester , Manchester, M13 9PT, England;4. Hangland Farm Ostriches Ltd , Upper Wardington, Banbury, Oxon, 0X17 1SU, England;5. Hangland Farm Ostriches Ltd , Upper Wardington, Banbury, Oxon, 0X17 1SU, England |
| Abstract: | 1. Time budget analysis of the typical behaviours of young ostrich chicks showed that chicks spent over 50% of their time foraging and walking. 2. Food presented in bowls was largely ignored whereas food scattered on the floor was readily taken. 3. A colour preference test showed that green was the preferred colour. 3 Reprint requests to Dr Deeming at Hangland Farm Ostriches Ltd, Upper Wardington, Banbury, Oxon OX 17 1SU, England |
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