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Do windows matter in poultry housing? What welfare and behavior tell us

By April 22, 2026No Comments

Document type: scientific review published in Modern Poultry

Author: Tarek Youssef

Preview: Although artificial light remains the industry standard for lighting, limited research indicates that natural light may offer some potential welfare-related benefits, such as increased activity, some indication of reduced fearfulness, and birds’ preference for naturally lit areas. However, the results on physical welfare indicators are mixed; therefore, more research is needed to understand natural light’s beneficial effects on broiler health and welfare.

 

From the Modern Poultry website