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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 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

By Sue N

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Nov 28, 2021

Interesting and informative course.

By nada

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Jul 15, 2020

Very good information in this course

By Ndyamuhaki p

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Aug 4, 2023

it impacted with a lot of knowledge

By Praise T

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Feb 8, 2023

Amazing course, truly enlightening.

By Rolyn P

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May 4, 2021

Very great course! I learned a lot.