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About the Course

This course explains the general principles of chicken behaviour and welfare, and the behavioural and physiological indicators that can be used to assess welfare in chickens kept in hobby flocks through to commercial farms. The focus is primarily on laying hens and meat chickens (broilers) although many of the principles are relevant to other types of poultry. The course is likely to be of interest to people who own chickens as pets or keep a small hobby flock, commercial egg and chicken meat producers, veterinarians and vet nurses. Learning Objectives: at the end of this course, you will be able to - - Describe avian sensory perception and motivation - Explain the main behaviour patterns of poultry - Define welfare and explain the bases of welfare standards - Assess chicken welfare, using behavioural and physiological means - Understand common welfare problems of chickens This course is taught by staff from Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), University of Glasgow, and St David's Poultry Team. You can follow us on Twitter! #chickenmooc © University of Edinburgh and Scotland's Rural College 2016 CC BY...

Top reviews

NT

Jul 30, 2021

Thank you very much to the instructor at Duke University. This course has taught me a great deal of information. Things that I never knew before, it was interesting and rewarding. Thank you very much.

RT

Feb 28, 2024

This course is well taught and I really enjoyed how they broke up the modules into little comprehensible lessons. I learned a lot. I wish there was more material because it was an interesting course.

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By Huzefa A D M F

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May 17, 2020

I Really Appreciate Their Beneficial knowledge For Understanding Poultry Behaviour.

By Rony P R

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Jul 18, 2017

i have learned basics and important details regarding chicken behaviour and welfare

By 1821023

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Dec 24, 2019

Very informative and interesting course. I am so glad that I enrolled this course.

By Mary T

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Jan 27, 2022

I thought I knew a lot about chickens until I took this course. Very informative!

By Nahid N

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Aug 29, 2022

This course was very useful for improving my knowledge. Thank you to the coaches

By Emmanouela G

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Dec 9, 2020

Nice good developed and easy to learn even if english is not your first language

By todd s

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Jun 8, 2020

Great introduction to welfare issues and standards in current poultry practices.

By Darcey B

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Oct 22, 2017

Thank you for this course. Covered important parts of chicken raising and care.

By Amara i

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Feb 9, 2021

This course is amazing and helpful to know about chiken behaviors and welfare.

By Saira T

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Jul 11, 2018

Excellent course. Course video's and reading information was very interesting.

By Maia R

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Jun 17, 2017

Very informative and accessible. This course is a must for all chicken-lovers.

By Atonatiuh V

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Nov 3, 2020

Curso completo! Aprendí demasiado; temas actuales, interesantes y necesarios.

By HEIDI J C P

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Feb 8, 2022

Es un curso muy completo y una herramienta muy útil para adentrarse al tema.

By Ruan P G C

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Aug 26, 2020

Awesome course that will help me a lot in my future career as a Veterinarian

By Samantha N

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Mar 16, 2021

I learned so much from this course! My backyard flock will benefit so much!

By Ruth S

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Dec 27, 2020

Absolutely fantastic. Highly informative. Great layout. Loved it. Thank you

By Ana M C M

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May 19, 2020

It's an excellent introduction to those who want to start raising chickens.

By Yusayrah I

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Sep 3, 2022

A helpful guide to chicken behaviour written in a detailed yet simple way.

By Beverley K

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Mar 15, 2024

Absolutely an excellent course! It was challenging but I learned so much.

By Tanna K

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Nov 25, 2021

Loved this course! I learned much more than I thought I would. Thank you!

By Fresia E M F

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Feb 4, 2021

Muchas gracias, he aprendido mucho sobre gallinas ponedoras y su cuidado.

By Savannah J

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Apr 17, 2020

I thought this course was wonderful! Thank you for having this available.

By olubode d

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Sep 3, 2020

The course was thoroughly thought. It was very educative and interested.

By Josue M

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Jul 2, 2020

Increíble. He aprendido demasiadas consideraciones a tener en el negocio

By crystal m

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Apr 9, 2020

Learned a lot about chickens that I never knew. Very interesting course.