Table 1.
Mat Types (BD = Big Dutchman, K = Kovobel, V = Valli, Z = Zucami) and Their Size (length × width), Total Mat Area and Area per Hen (based on 60 hens per cage, ignoring any cage mortality). Relative Area was Calculated for Later Statistical Analysis.
Mat Type | Length × Width (cm) | Mat Area (cm2) | Mat Area/Hen (cm2) | Relative Scratch Mat Area |
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BD | 35.0 × 26.5 | 927.5 | 15.5 | 0.214 |
K | 30.5 × 19.0 | 579.5 | 9.7 | 0.134 |
V | 44.8 × 18.0 | 806.4 | 13.4 | 0.186 |
Z | 64.0 × 31.5 | 2016.0 | 33.6 | 0.466 |