Table 1.

Description of the scoring scheme used for the assessment of plumage and integument condition in conventional layer hybrids and dual-purpose hens [32].

Parameter/Score	Feather Loss	Injuries
0	No feather loss	No injuries
1	≤25% of the feathers of the body part missing	Single injury of <0.5 cm diameter or length
2	>25% and ≤50% of the feathers of the body part missing	Multiple injuries of <0.5 cm or single injuries of >0.5 cm and ≤1.0 cm
3	>50% and ≤75% of the feathers of the body part missing	Single or multiple injuries of >1.0 cm
4	>75% of the feathers of the body part missing	-