Learner Reviews & Feedback for Chicken Behaviour and Welfare by The University of Edinburgh
About the Course
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...
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.
126 - 150 of 429 Reviews for Chicken Behaviour and Welfare
By Navid N
•Mar 4, 2023
It was a very good course. It completely teaches chicken behavior in detail and has important and instructive points. Thanks Coursera
By Muhammad U
•Jan 24, 2020
I'm really satisfied with the course work, its well planned, goes step by step till the meat processing/ slaughter. well done guys :)
By Fernando J p d
•Jan 21, 2019
I'm about to start a small breeding project for laying hens naturally and it has been very important to know such an important topic.
By Lindsay A S
•May 29, 2020
Super informational about chickens! I did not know much about them, besides what I do for work so was cool to learn more about them.
By Louise M
•Oct 29, 2020
Brilliant course I enjoyed it and it was very informative gave me a better understanding of my own chickens. Highly recommended. 😊
By Jawagar S J
•Sep 15, 2021
it is very useful and it gives me more knowledge about poultry birds and the variation among the species used in the poultry farm
By Kristiine I
•Aug 6, 2022
Very good course for beginner chicken growers to understand the chickens primary behavioral patterns and needs that thrive them.
By Janet W
•Nov 13, 2016
very good course! after finished all the contents, I really have a brief and basic understanding abt birds and chicken behavior
By ABDELRAHMAN A
•Feb 7, 2021
Thanks a lot for these information , I hope in the future you would do a course which dive more in depth of poultry behaviour.
By Ileana A S
•Jul 30, 2020
I learned a lot from chicken behaviour and it is awsome how much care they need, but at the same time is paceful and relaxing.
By Su
•Jun 28, 2017
Very interesting course. The use of videos, interviews and documents keeps the learner's interest levels high. Well designed
By Troy D J
•Jul 27, 2016
Awesome! I took the course to go along with my current job training and will use it to help me advance in my current career.
By Alex J
•Jun 19, 2020
I have learned a great deal about poultry welfare and now feel confident in evaluating their well being via their behaviour
By José A C S M
•May 22, 2020
I study veterinary medicine. Behavior, welfare and avian medicine interest me.
Everything I could learn was very enriching!
By Helen G
•Feb 16, 2022
As someone who has worked with birds before, but only recently started keeping chickens, this was helpful and informative.
By Jobayer S
•Oct 26, 2020
I like the course very much. I have learned many things. Hopefully it will help me in near future. Thanks all the mentors.
By Amanda S
•Apr 18, 2020
I've been keeping backyard chickens for years now and also work on a farm, but I still learned many things in this course!
By Dr. G M A
•May 2, 2020
It was a wonderful course I learned a lot Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Veterinarian Ghazwan Muhammad Al-Sheikh
By Yana S
•Feb 11, 2018
I learned so many things in this course. I particularly liked the behavior and how to manage it portion of the course.
By Fadhil R
•Nov 29, 2024
his course provided me with new knowledge about the welfare and behavior of chickens in different parts of the world.
By Misty K
•Dec 1, 2016
Loving this course!!!!! When I was a teenager we lived on a farm and raised chickens I even had several for pets!!
By Lola M
•Dec 18, 2022
A lot I already knew but defienetly some helpful advice and fun facts! The chickens in the videos are too cute! :)
By Maddie L
•May 24, 2021
As a backyard chicken keeper, I realise I had a lot to learn. I enjoyed this course and found it very informative.
By Mary M
•May 4, 2020
I enjoyed taking this class. I have raised chickens and learned about housing, feeding and mercy killing chickens.
By Helen L
•Oct 13, 2016
Good overall information about small personal flocks as well as the commercial use of chickens for eggs and meat.