The Effect of High Temperatures on Breeding and Survival of Japanese Quails That Are Bred under Different Temperatures


Authors

  • O. Ozbey Department of Zootechnia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
  • Z. Erisir Department of Zootechnia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
  • M.H. Aysondu Department of Zootechnia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey
  • O. Ozmen Department of Zootechnia, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Firat University, 23119 Elazig, Turkey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2004.463.467

Keywords:

Density stocking, growing characteristics, heat stress, Japanese quail

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of higher temperatures on the weight, feed consumption, capacity of benefiting from feed, some carcass features and the survival rates of the Japanese quails placed in different ambiences. Two groups were arranged in this research according to temperature as the control (18-24oC) and trial (35oC) groups, and the quails were placed close together in 120, 90 and 72 cm2 cages for each temperature group. It was observed that the values of the live weight, feed consumption, capacity of benefiting from the feed, and carcass features decreased due to the increase in placement temperature under higher temperatures. In order to minimize the stress that might occur related to the quails under higher temperatures and to ensure the growth performance not to be reduced, it should considered not to place more than 3 quails in an area of 120 cm2.

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Published

2004-06-15

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 7 (2004)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

Ozbey, O., Erisir, Z., Aysondu, M., & Ozmen, O. (2004). The Effect of High Temperatures on Breeding and Survival of Japanese Quails That Are Bred under Different Temperatures. International Journal of Poultry Science, 3(7), 463–467. https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2004.463.467