Enrichment for Carneaux pigeons used in behavioral learning research.
In studies of behavior and learning, common enrichment items and techniques may be prohibited because they interfere with the study. This column describes a new enrichment strategy that can be given to pigeons being used in behavioral learning research. The enrichment device encourages foraging in singly housed Carneaux pigeons.
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Department of Psychology, Monmouth University, Long Branch, NJ, USA. tturner@monmouth.edu
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