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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 Diane M

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Jan 5, 2021

This was detailed and inclusive and I will find the information useful with my new flock of layer hens

By David M

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Jul 28, 2022

Excelente introducción a las cuestionas básicas para la cria de gallinas ponedoras y pollo para caren

By Oluwaseyi M

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May 15, 2021

I learnt about the specific welfare of chicken and handling of chicken to help improve my knowledge.

By Annie P

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Aug 5, 2019

This course was excellent. Brought knowledge about chicken, raising them and their welfare issues.

By Cynthia A

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Aug 11, 2016

This is a great class. I enjoyed the videos. I hope to see more classes on poultry in the future.

By victoria w

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Sep 12, 2017

Absolutely invaluable teaching for anyone keeping poultry and seeking to be a better flockmaster

By Lauren M

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Feb 1, 2021

good content, some getting a little dated but still worth doing however many chickens you keep

By Maria N

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May 27, 2020

Excellent course, so many useful information given in such an easy and compact way. Thank you!

By Jane M M

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Mar 15, 2017

The subject we fascinating and was presented to me in a very willing, patient and kind woman.

By NOVAMIX N A

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Jul 1, 2019

Chicken Behaviour and Welfare was excellent and I learned a lot, thank you very, very much!!

By LAWRENCE M

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Oct 15, 2018

I have what I needed to know now but I need the link to pay for this certificate or account

By Fiona B

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Jul 23, 2017

Very good and informative. I would recommend this for anyone with an interest in chickens.

By alan b

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Jan 26, 2018

Excellent introduction, factual and informative. Very helpful for the lifestyle hobbyist.

By Juan J S B

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Nov 27, 2017

Un curso magnífico tanto para los que crían para autoconsumo, como para los profesionales.

By Georgina W

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May 8, 2021

Excellent course. Easy to stop and start and great review tests at the end of each week

By Mehmet U

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Jul 22, 2020

Excellent training and always gives you a chance to learn something new about chickens.

By Muhammad A K

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Jun 5, 2021

An excellent course which increases the knowledge bank regarding the poultry, one has.

By Enrique G C

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Dec 23, 2020

Gracias a este curso pude ampliar mas mi conocimiento sobre la cría de aves de corral.

By Gipsi T

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Sep 4, 2018

Great course for increasing awareness of a bird that is so useful to much of humanity.

By Zego

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Nov 14, 2017

so great and useful knowledge. this is the second time that i have learnt this course.

By Gary L

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Apr 26, 2022

I learned a lot from this course all what I learned is so helpful for my current job

By Risa U

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Aug 22, 2020

Very interesting course, i love the module, the lecturer and the material....Great !!

By Sourav M S

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May 13, 2020

it was a very nice experience for me... i learnt a lot of thing, thank you very much.

By Morgan R

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Sep 3, 2023

This was an excellent course for someone who is newer to interacting with chickens!

By Solangie T

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Feb 20, 2022

Nice course! Would recommend it to anyone interested in poultry and its management.