In this special re-run episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, we’re bringing back our conversation with Dr. Peta Taylor, a lecturer in animal science. She sheds light on key challenges in poultry welfare, from issues like piling, smothering, and feather licking in commercial flocks to the benefits of environmental enrichment. Dr. Taylor also shares how thoughtful range management can improve the well-being of meat chickens. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical, science-backed strategies that can make a real difference in poultry care and productivity.

"Creating challenges in early life can have massive implications for the neurobiology and behavior of animals."

Meet the guest: Dr. Peta Taylor is a lecturer in animal science at the University of Melbourne with a Ph.D. in animal welfare from the same institution. Her research focuses on poultry welfare, environmental enrichment, and understanding abnormal behaviors in commercial flocks. With extensive experience in academia and industry collaboration, she is passionate about improving poultry well-being through applied science.

What you will learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:05) Introduction
(16:18) Abnormal Behaviors in Poultry
(19:09) Impact of Environmental Enrichment
(23:39) Free-Range Systems and Welfare
(31:32) Maternal Calls and Poultry Welfare
(36:09) Future Directions in Poultry Research
(42:35) Final Questions

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Dr. Peta Taylor: Poultry Welfare Tips | Ep. 137