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Poultry Keeping for Beginners

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Available at the following campuses:

Temple Newsam Farm

Temple Newsam Home Farm

What Our Students Say

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“The tutors here, they are really interactive and they’re always there, even outside of lessons whenever you need something, we don’t go around calling everyone Sir or Miss, second names – we use first names for everything and there’s a more relaxed and friendly communication between the tutors and the students.”

Harry

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

Did you know!

  • Learn how to look after chickens and ducks with this 3 hour course
  • Learn the rules around selling eggs from your own home
  • Understand the legal requirements for keeping poultry at home

Course Information

Introduction

If you are interested in keeping poultry at home but lack the knowledge on how to look after them then this is the course for you!

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Overview

This course will give you all the knowledge you need to look after different
species of poultry. The course will include husbandry, handling, feeding,
selling eggs and health care. It is a 3 hour course which will involve some
theory and practical elements.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for anyone that would like to learn more about keeping poultry at home.

Course units/modules

This course is non-regulated but will include detail on the following:

  • Husbandry - including housing, feeding and watering requirements
  • Handling
  • Health
  • Sourcing poultry
  • Breeds - understanding their differences and individual requirements
  • Legal requirements for keeping poultry

Benefits and skills

The course will cover everything you need to start you off as a poultry keeper including safe and effective handling techniques.

Entry requirements

There is no entry requirement for this course.

Available Apprenticeships and Progression options

There are additional courses within this school that might be of interest.

Assessment types

There will be no formal assessment for this qualification however learners will be expected to take notes on the workbook provided, this can then be referred back to.

Course details

Duration: 3 hours
Course Code: 78034-01

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