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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 Sarah L

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May 11, 2018

Really interesting. I learnt a lot which I can use with my own chickens.

By Míriam M

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Apr 10, 2018

Very well explained with comprehensive videos to show how the system is.

By Katharina H

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May 7, 2017

Great for everyone who is interested in chickens or has to do with them!

By Whitney J

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Nov 22, 2020

Very good videos and easy to follow information - do another, please!

By Kristo R

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Jun 26, 2016

Interesting and not too difficult for a complete novice of the topic.

By Deepa M

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Jul 2, 2023

well prepared study material, enjoyable lectures, challenging quizes

By Sony R

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May 15, 2022

Really informative course on chicken behaviour and chain production.

By Elizabeth L

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Aug 22, 2020

I loved this course! I learned quite a lot and enjoyed the process.

By Wailani S

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Dec 26, 2021

Great course. I learned so much about chicken behavior and welfare.

By Suzanne C

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Apr 12, 2021

Very well presented with good assessment and resources. Thank you.

By Kimberly S

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Jan 19, 2021

I learned alot and really enjoyed the instructor's teaching method.

By Agnieszka B

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Aug 1, 2017

Thank you for fantastic opportunity to learn about chickens life.

By Migue M

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Sep 1, 2022

Muy buen curso con vision de Bienestar Aplicado a la avicultura

By Natasha H

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Nov 25, 2017

working in a poultry meat farm i found this course quite useful

By priscah

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Dec 18, 2022

Excellent information and knowledge presented in this course

By Paulina A P D

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Sep 5, 2017

Necesito el certificado y me gusto mucho el curso muy completo

By Alain R

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Sep 18, 2020

Very informative and relatable information. Well presented.

By dr a y

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May 2, 2020

REALLY ITS VERY GOOD AND DEEP IN ITS SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION

By Hossam H A

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Jul 2, 2017

Very interesting course, I have learned a lot about poultry

By Shafi V

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Aug 16, 2020

Excellent lectures and video classes . thank you so much .

By Amberley N

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Mar 12, 2020

Good topics. Important knowledge. And wonderful teachers.

By Owen W

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Mar 2, 2023

This program was just what I needed for starting my farm

By Jennifer R

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Nov 15, 2020

I loved this course! Thank you. I learned so very much!

By Keri M

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May 27, 2020

A brilliant overview of the poultry industry! Thank you!

By Legendary E (

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Jul 18, 2017

This is one of the best course i have ever taken online.