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

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