A comparison of methods for the long-term harness-based attachment of radio-transmitters to juvenile Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica)

Table 1 The distribution of juvenile Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) by treatment

Rack	Rear-weighted transmitter		Center-weighted transmitter		Control
Rack	Harness type/harness material	n	Harness type/harness material	n	n
1	3D	4⁺	3D	4	5^E
2	Leg-loop/Elastic cord	5	Leg-loop/Elastic cord	5	3^E
3	Leg-loop/Automotive ribbon	5*	Leg-loop/Automotive ribbon	5	3
4	Leg-loop/PFTE ribbon	5*	Leg-loop/PFTE ribbon	5	3
5	Backpack/Automotive ribbon	5	Backpack/Automotive ribbon	5^#	3
6	Backpack/PFTE ribbon	5	Backpack/PFTE ribbon	5 ^E	3
7	Backpack/Elastic cord	5	Backpack/Elastic cord	5	3

⁺One bird substituted for another individual due to injury
^#Two birds substituted for other individuals due to injury
*A single bird retagged due to harness detachment
^EAn individual was euthanized due to an injury unrelated to tag attachments and replaced with an unmarked bird
The distribution of juvenile Japanese quail across brooder racks based upon the method by which a mock-up of a small radio transmitter was attached to the individuals within the racks (i.e., transmitter type, harness type, and harness material)

ISSN: 2050-3385