Time budget and colour preferences (with specific reference to feeding) of ostrich (Struthio camelus) chicks in captivity.
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.
Bubier
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Department of Zoology, University of Oxford, England.
Lambert
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MS
Deeming
D C
DC
Ayres
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LL
Sibly
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RM
D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal; D001717:Birds; D003116:Color; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005518:Food Preferences; D009043:Motor Activity; D011200:Poultry; D013997:Time Factors