Time budget and colour preferences (with specific reference to feeding) of ostrich<i>(struthio camelus)</i>chicks in captivity

Abstract

Abstract 1. Time budget analysis of the typical behaviours of young ostrich chicks showed that chicks spent over 50% of their time foraging and walking. 2. Food presented in bowls was largely ignored whereas food scattered on the floor was readily taken. 3. A colour preference test showed that green was the preferred colour. 3 Reprint requests to Dr Deeming at Hangland Farm Ostriches Ltd, Upper Wardington, Banbury, Oxon OX 17 1SU, England