Chicken Keeping for Beginners Course in

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Thinking about keeping chickens but not sure where to start? Our practical Chicken Keeping for Beginners course near Bridgwater, Somerset gives you the knowledge and confidence needed to care for hens properly. This hands-on course is ideal for complete beginners, families, smallholders and anyone considering keeping chickens at home. You will learn what chickens need to stay healthy, productive and safe, as well as the true costs and daily responsibilities involved. During the course, we will cover: • Choosing the right breed of chicken • Setting up a secure coop and run • Feeding chickens correctly • Daily and seasonal care • Handling chickens safely • Egg laying and egg collection • Common health problems and warning signs • Parasites, disease prevention and biosecurity • Bird flu rules and poultry registration • Common mistakes made by new chicken keepers The course includes practical demonstrations with real chickens and plenty of opportunities to ask questions. You will leave with a clear understanding of how to prepare for your first hens and how to give them the best possible care. Held at Little Clayhill Farm near Bridgwater, Somerset. Spaces are limited, so advance booking is required. 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.