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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...

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.

PF

Sep 13, 2017

Very useful in-depth information. A must for those interested in raising chickens - explaining the whys behind chicken behavior and how to correct or minimize unwanted behavior.

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By Afaque R A

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Oct 25, 2023

A very good course and the associated assessments.

By Ali T

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Jul 12, 2025

one of the best courses I've ever participated in

By Islam A E

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Dec 23, 2024

Exallent Course But I want the Certificate free

By Adam L

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Feb 8, 2018

Fascinating and very informative. I enjoyed it!

By Kelli S

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Sep 11, 2016

This class helped me understand chickens better.

By Jessica G

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Oct 6, 2022

This was a great course. Even for beginners.

By Aji G

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Oct 26, 2020

Thank you for the insight. very good knowladge

By Kévin D

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Feb 12, 2025

Excellent course! Very practical and helpful.

By Patricia A T

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Jan 14, 2025

Informative, interesting and well presented.

By Rad K

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Sep 4, 2020

Well prepared and really interesting course.

By Suzy C

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May 26, 2017

Some very useful info for my backyard flock.

By Mustafa S M

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Jan 23, 2024

It's a fascinating course, really so useful

By Watuthanthrige K G S P

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Aug 11, 2020

Great course learnt a lot from this course

By Jess

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Jan 13, 2021

This course was interesting and engaging!

By Anna A

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May 2, 2017

Very interesting and nice, but too short!

By Scarlet C

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Feb 25, 2017

I love this course! So super informative.

By Tyler F

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Aug 13, 2019

Great overall introductory information.

By Lucrecia M

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Dec 14, 2017

Excellent information and very dynamic.

By julie m

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Oct 23, 2023

I enjoyed this course very informative

By Emma B

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May 20, 2020

Very comprehensive and evidence-based!

By nichola w

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May 10, 2020

great course, learned a lot. thank you

By Sandie A G

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Nov 13, 2020

Enjoyed it except the slaughter but x

By Haris R

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Apr 26, 2020

highly recommended for poultry lovers