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Additionally, the study investigated barriers to optimizing non-commercial chicken welfare. Specific questions were asked regarding niche care-taking practices, including the use of Suprelorin\u00ae implants. With 2000+ responses, this study found variable care-taking practices, yet largely positive attitudes towards chickens, and a \u201cpersonal\u201d (though not \u201cclose personal\u201d) owner\u2013chicken relationship, as defined by the Owner\u2013Bird Relationship Scale. The Chicken Attitude Scale, Owner\u2013Bird Relationship Scale, and Care Series scores were found to be correlated with each other, with coefficients ranging from 0.176 to 0.543 (p &lt; 0.001). \u201cPreventing commercial chickens from going to slaughter\u201d was a key motive for chicken care by 56.1% of respondents, with 69.6% of respondents stating they cared for ex-commercial chickens. This study found a higher prevalence of reported poor health conditions and number of deaths relative to prior studies, and egg yolk peritonitis emerged as a leading health condition and cause of death. Moreover, 68.0% had not heard of Suprelorin\u00ae implants, and only 6.3% used implants. Most (76.4%) chicken carers followed an omnivorous diet that includes chicken meat\/eggs. The results reinforced previous findings concerning a need for more avian-specialist, locally available, and affordable veterinary care for chickens. 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