Backyard Chicken Keeping 9 Week Self Pace Course

Embark on a comprehensive journey into backyard chicken keeping with this detailed, self-paced online class. Over nine weeks, you'll explore essential topics and skills needed to successfully raise chickens in your own backyard, regardless of location.
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Backyard Chickens
Chicket basics
Understand the benefits of raising chickens.
Explore different reasons for keeping chickens (pets, eggs, meat).
Week 2: Choosing the Right Chicken Breeds
Learn about various chicken breeds and their characteristics.
Select breeds based on your specific needs and environment.
Week 3: Coop Design and Construction
Design considerations for a chicken coop.
Step-by-step guide to building a safe and comfortable coop.
Week 4: Chicken Nutrition and Feeding
Basics of chicken nutrition.
Formulate a balanced diet for your chickens.
Week 5: Health and Disease Management
Common chicken health issues and preventive care.
Recognize signs of illness and basic treatment.
Week 6: Egg Production and Management
Understanding the egg-laying process.
Tips for maximizing egg production.
Week 7: Incubation and Hatching
Overview of incubation methods.
Steps to successfully hatch chicks.
Week 8: Chick Care and Brooding
Caring for newborn chicks.
Setting up a brooder and ensuring their health.
Week 9: Managing Your Flock
Long-term care and management of your chicken flock.
Troubleshooting common challenges.
Materials Needed:
Access to internet for online materials.
Platform: This class is presented in a self-paced format, allowing you to study at your convenience. Each week includes comprehensive readings, instructional videos, and optional assignments to deepen your understanding of backyard chicken keeping.
Join now and gain the knowledge and skills to raise happy and healthy chickens in your backyard!