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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 9, 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.

HK

May 9, 2023

his course is so informative. many things thay i took for granted in chicken are actually essential. welfare of chicken is important. i will now be a role model in my community to educate farmers.

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By Giorgio S

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May 9, 2022

Very well done!

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Jul 29, 2020

worthful course

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Feb 11, 2022

great course!

By Crystal G

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Jun 15, 2016

Learned a lot!

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Aug 10, 2020

Fantastic 😘

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Mar 17, 2021

Very good!!

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Feb 14, 2021

So help ful

By Wolf

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Nov 18, 2019

Good Course

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Sep 21, 2021

excellent

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Aug 14, 2025

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Jun 5, 2020

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Feb 12, 2018

Excellent

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May 18, 2020

dazzling

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Oct 20, 2016

Excelent

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Sep 14, 2021

Amazing

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Nov 28, 2020

Thanks!

By Ruben E B

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Jun 28, 2016

Great!!

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Dec 14, 2020

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Apr 18, 2023

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Apr 6, 2020

brill

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Mar 23, 2021

Good

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