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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

KS

Oct 24, 2023

this is a great course for a beginner or an experienced chicken raiser or someone like me that has been out of it for Military service and trying to return to t raising birds.

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.

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By Emma Y

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Apr 8, 2025

Great course for learning about commercial chicken rearing.

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 Blagoja E

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Aug 26, 2024

Concise information presented by knowledgeable 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.

By Andy P

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Feb 23, 2021

very informative can do all the course at your own pace

By Amelia L

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Jan 19, 2017

Great practical short course, am very glad I took it!

By Ian P D

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Nov 20, 2024

great insight into the whole integrated supply chain

By MUSAH I

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Nov 26, 2021

THI COURSE IS VERY PRACTICAL AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

By Sarah T

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Oct 31, 2019

This was a great course. thank you. I learned a lot.

By Savannah C

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Oct 17, 2016

Really great! (if you want to learn about chickens:)

By Emma L

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Nov 6, 2020

Informative for a first time backyard chicken owner

By María B G

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Jul 12, 2020

I've learnt a lot!And I've enjoyed it very much. :)

By Anastasiia G

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Apr 28, 2020

Beautifully presented! A wonderful way of teaching.

By Susan E

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Mar 26, 2019

Excellent course, very informative & well presented

By ZAHIRULLAH

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Nov 7, 2018

so informative course for me as a pakistani student

By Janelle

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Aug 2, 2017

Excellent! Informative, interesting, and impartial!

By Hilary T

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Jul 24, 2016

Clear, concise and comprehensive. Brilliant course.

By Breone A

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Mar 28, 2025

This course was informative with useful resources.