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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Chicken Behaviour and Welfare by The University of Edinburgh

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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 patt...
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Top reviews

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.

HK

May 8, 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 Muhamad H

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Dec 20, 2023

This course currently left out from being into their animal specialization. Technical issue i guess but contents is just fine. Just need to readd it into the specialization.

By ZAEEM A S

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Sep 29, 2023

need many improvements