Abstract:
This research project aims to investigate the effects of different housing systems on the welfare and productivity of laying hens. The housing system plays a crucial role in determining the welfare and productivity of laying hens, as it affects their behavior, health, and overall well-being. The study will focus on evaluating the impact of different housing systems, such as conventional cages, enriched cages, and free-range systems, on various welfare indicators, including behavior, health, stress levels, egg production, and egg quality. By understanding the effects of housing systems on laying hen welfare and productivity, valuable insights can be gained to inform industry practices and promote sustainable egg production.

Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Background and Significance
1.2 Research Objectives
1.3 Research Questions
1.4 Scope and Limitations
1.5 Methodology Overview

Chapter 2: Literature Review
2.1 Housing Systems for Laying Hens
2.2 Welfare Indicators in Laying Hens
2.3 Productivity Measures in Laying Hens
2.4 Previous Studies on Housing Systems and Laying Hen Welfare
2.5 Gaps in Current Knowledge

Chapter 3: Experimental Design
3.1 Selection of Laying Hen Housing Systems
3.2 Sample Size and Experimental Setup
3.3 Welfare Indicators and Data Collection
3.4 Productivity Measures and Data Collection
3.5 Statistical Analysis Methods

Chapter 4: Results and Analysis
4.1 Behavioral Responses to Different Housing Systems
4.2 Health Parameters and Disease Incidence
4.3 Stress Levels and Physiological Indicators
4.4 Egg Production and Egg Quality
4.5 Statistical Analysis of Data
4.6 Interpretation of Results

Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Findings
5.2 Comparison of Different Housing Systems
5.3 Implications for Laying Hen Welfare and Productivity
5.4 Recommendations for Housing System Practices
5.5 Conclusion