Peck Order in Chickens

Synopsis

A demonstration of linear peck order in domestic chickens and the subsequent social stability which results when each bird comes to know its place in the social hierarchy. Five previously unacquainted chickens are assembled into a flock and each key encounter between all of the possible pairs of birds is shown so that finally the complete social structure of the group becomes clear.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Year of production

1971

Availability

out of distribution

Uses

Introductory courses and specialist courses in behaviour.*

Subjects

Biology; Psychology

Keywords

animal behaviour; chickens

Credits

Director

John Paling

Contributor

A M Guhl

Production Company

Name

Oxford Scientific Films

Web

http://www.osf.uk.com External site opens in new window

Sponsor

Name

Churchill (Winston) Memorial Trust

Distributor

Name

Oxford Educational Resources

Email

enquiries@oer.co.uk

Web

http://www.oer.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01865 842552

Fax

01865 842551

Address

PO Box 106
Kidlington
Oxon
OX5 1JY

Notes

printed title list and complete catalogue on disk rec’d 10/93