Chicken Behaviour and Welfare: From Backyard to Commercial
Explore chicken behavior, welfare assessment, and ethical considerations in poultry production for hobbyists and professionals.
Explore chicken behavior, welfare assessment, and ethical considerations in poultry production for hobbyists and professionals.
Dive into the fascinating world of chicken behavior and welfare with this comprehensive course from The University of Edinburgh. Led by Dr. Victoria Sandilands, this program offers an in-depth exploration of chicken behavior, welfare assessment, and ethical considerations in poultry production. Through engaging video lectures, readings, and quizzes, you'll gain a thorough understanding of chicken sensory perception, behavior patterns, and welfare needs. The course covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of animal behavior and domestication to specific issues in commercial egg and meat production. You'll learn about normal and abnormal chicken behaviors, welfare assessment techniques, and the impact of different housing systems on bird well-being. The curriculum also addresses ethical obligations in animal care, welfare standards, and best practices in poultry management from hatch to slaughter. This course is designed to benefit a diverse audience, including hobbyists with backyard flocks, commercial poultry producers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in animal welfare. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to assess and improve chicken welfare in various settings.
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What you'll learn
Understand chicken sensory perception, motivation, and behavior patterns
Explain the process of domestication and its impact on chicken behavior
Define animal welfare and apply the Five Freedoms concept to poultry
Assess chicken welfare using behavioral and physiological indicators
Compare different housing systems for laying hens and broiler chickens
Understand common welfare problems in poultry production
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of chicken behavior and welfare, covering topics relevant to both hobby flocks and commercial poultry production. The curriculum is divided into six modules, exploring various aspects of chicken biology, behavior, and welfare assessment. Students will learn about the sensory perception and motivation of chickens, their main behavior patterns, and how to define and assess welfare using behavioral and physiological indicators. The course addresses common welfare problems in chickens and explores different housing systems for laying hens and broilers. Ethical considerations in poultry production are discussed, along with various welfare standards and accreditation schemes. The program also covers practical aspects of poultry management, including transport and slaughter practices. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and quizzes, learners will develop a deep understanding of chicken welfare and the skills to assess and improve it in various settings.
Getting Started
Module 1 · 17 Minutes to complete
Introduction to Animal Behaviour: Domestication, Behaviour Development and Learning, the Senses
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Behaviour Patterns of Chickens, Part 1
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Behaviour Patterns of Chickens, Part 2
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
What is chicken welfare? Defining "welfare", ethical obligations, and welfare standards
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Effects of housing, transport and slaughter on bird welfare
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Expert in Poultry Behaviour and Welfare
Dr. Victoria Sandilands is a senior scientist at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), specializing in poultry behaviour and welfare. Her research focuses on sensitive housing and management practices for poultry in both backyard and farming contexts. Dr. Sandilands is passionate about sharing her knowledge through courses, aiming to create an engaging learning experience for all participants. She teaches the course Chicken Behaviour and Welfare, which explores the behavioural needs and welfare considerations of chickens, fostering a better understanding of their care and management.
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