Javier
Veterinarian · growing and soil
Animals · From scratch
Laying hens: responsible care
Housing, feeding, health and welfare for a family flock, with the veterinary criteria we apply at home.
- Duration
- 2 h 50 min
- lessons
- 9
- Level
- From scratch
- Format
- Self-paced video
About this course
A well-kept family flock gives eggs all year and demands almost no time. A poorly kept one brings health problems, smells and stressed hens. This course is designed so you start right from day one.
Allison, a veterinarian, explains each decision with its rationale: space per bird, feeding by stage, warning signs and when to call a professional.
What you will learn
- Coop and minimum space
- Feed and water
- Preventive health
Course syllabus
- 0115 min
Before the hens: space, rules and neighbours
- 0222 min
Coop design for rain and wind
- 0316 min
Laying breeds for cold climates
- 0421 min
Feed and water by stage
- 0518 min
Pasture and mobile fencing
- 0624 min
Preventive health: our weekly checks
- 0720 min
Parasites, moult and reduced laying
- 0816 min
Egg handling: collection, cleaning and storage
- 0918 min
Animal welfare and when to call the vet
- 9 lessons2 h 50 min
Who teaches
Allison
Veterinarian · animal husbandry and welfare
FAQ
How do the courses work?
Each course is a series of video lessons recorded on our farm. You pay once, log in to your account and progress at your own pace, from your phone or computer. You can rewatch any lesson as many times as you like.
How long do I have access?
Forever. Buying a course grants lifetime access, including the current lessons and any updates we make to that course.
Do you issue a diploma?
Yes. Once you complete 100% of a course, you can download a PDF diploma with your name, the course and the date. It is a certificate of participation, not an official certification.
Do I need prior experience?
No. Most courses are marked "From scratch" and start with the basics. Intermediate courses say so on their page and assume you already keep a garden or animals at home.
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