Chicken Keeping for Beginners

Service Description

Thinking of getting chickens but not sure where to start? This beginner course will give you the confidence to set up properly, avoid common mistakes, and understand what chicken keeping really involves before you buy your birds. Held on a working farm, this course is designed for complete beginners and is focused on practical, real-life advice rather than complicated theory. What the course covers During the session, we will cover: Choosing the right chickens for beginners How many hens to start with Coop and run setup Feed, water, grit and bedding Daily care and cleaning routines Egg laying and what to expect Common health problems to watch for Red mite, lice and basic checks Foxes, rats and predator protection Bird flu, biosecurity and legal basics The real costs of keeping chickens Common beginner mistakes to avoid Practical handling and demonstrations where suitable Who is this course for? This course is ideal for: Complete beginners Families thinking about getting chickens Smallholders starting out Garden chicken keepers Anyone who has recently bought hens and wants more confidence What you will leave with By the end of the course, you should have a clear understanding of what chickens need, what equipment is worth buying, what to avoid, and whether chicken keeping is right for you. This is an honest, practical course designed to help you start properly and avoid costly mistakes. You do not need any previous chicken keeping experience.