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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. © University of Edinburgh and Scotland's Rural College 2016 CC BY Learners can apply for Financial Aid directly with Coursera to assist with the cost of accessing the full course and gaining a certificate for successfully completing the course....

Top reviews

AS

Jun 8, 2016

I found this course to be very informative for those who are beginning to learn about chickens or would like to expand their knowledge to improve conditions for their backyard flock.

RH

Apr 2, 2022

Excellent course. I wanted a basic understanding before getting some backyard chickens, this course went above and beyond my requirements, while still being accessible to a novice. Thank you.

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By Juandy B

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Jul 8, 2017

Very informative I like it

By Tahir H

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Feb 29, 2020

Good information provided

By I. S

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Aug 11, 2020

It was very informative!

By Joseph N

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Nov 27, 2022

Very interesting course

By Christina S

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Sep 28, 2020

Great course, loved it!

By Winston A W

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Nov 22, 2020

Excellent, thank you.

By Muhammad B c

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Nov 29, 2018

very informative.....

By Salman M

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Jun 5, 2020

Very good experience

By Patty D

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Aug 6, 2019

So very informative!

By Camilo V

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May 19, 2022

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By Carolina M B

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Mar 25, 2019

Very well designed!

By Zaidi R

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Aug 15, 2017

I liked this course

By Armaghan K

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Oct 6, 2022

that was stuning.

By Shirley H A

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Jul 23, 2022

100% recommendable

By Encarnacion, I J F

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Jul 21, 2021

Very informative😊

By Patrick M

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Oct 7, 2020

Informative course

By Huzaifa S

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Oct 26, 2023

very great course

By Donna P

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Dec 5, 2020

Very informative.

By Elisa C K

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Oct 1, 2020

100% recommended!

By IBRAHIMA S

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May 13, 2020

so helpful course

By Maria C

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Aug 11, 2019

Very informative!

By EGSD P

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Sep 25, 2024

very good course

By MAKTOUM A

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Jun 9, 2020

Excellent course

By Marisol M

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Mar 13, 2018

Excellent course

By LUIS E M D

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Aug 20, 2024

EXCELENTE CURSO