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Human touch leaves chicks feeling happy, study finds
- March 31, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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Chicks, just like pets, also benefit from gentle human touch, new research has revealed. Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered that gentle human interactions do not only prevent fear in baby chicks but also trigger positive emotions. The findings offer new insights into how early-life handling affects the welfare of young farm animals.
Originally published at Phys.org