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IMPORTANT NEWS : We NOW offer 4 courses on Poultry keeping. SEE BELOW FOR DATES.
For more information on our courses please call us on 07808 661873 or fill in the contact form below to email us.
COURSE 1 is a BASIC INTRODUCTORY COURSE for all those embarking on the hobby of keeping chickens possibly for the first time.
COURSE 2 provides help and advice in INCUBATION, HATCHING & REARING CHICKS, including egg preparation, broody hens v incubators etc
COURSE 3 provides an inset into the ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES and then goes onto to explain the fascinating subject of GENETICS, and details what to expect when you mix colours and breeds, and how to start your very own breed/colour.
COURSE 4 provides an interesting look at the status of PURE & RARE BREEDS, identifying those breeds on the critical list as far as survival of the breed etc, and how breeds aspire to be recognised as 'pure'. The course also covers the 'expert' world of SHOWING POULTRY, how to prepare for shows and what judges are looking for in the breed.
The courses are delivered mainly by Ken and are supported by our very own 'Education Officer' Russell Hedley who held a similar position formerly at an Animal Sanctuary in Penrith. He is experienced in delivering courses on a number of animals, but spefically in the world of Poultry. Claire is always on hand to offer extra help and advice.
Our knowledge is also based on our own first hand experience and information gained from other sources, who have an interest in the welfare of the hens. The beginners course is designed to give anyone who is thinking of keeping poultry on a small scale or for a hobby the basics of what to do and what not to do!
The courses are run in a very relaxed atmosphere and we will encourage all participants to get involved wherever possible to make the course both enjoyable and informative. You will be able to see and, in some cases, handle the full range of hens available in a pleasant free-range environment. You will be able to look at some of the housing options we have available and see samples of feed, bedding and accessories.
The course will include some light refreshment of tea, coffee, soft drinks and cakes, in our training room at Toplands Farm, Woodplumpton.
The course will cover the main topics of the subject matter, and there will be ample time to ask questions which may not directly be covered during the course.
All courses are £25 per person, or as a couple £40, with any additional persons in a group £15 each. Any children of 8yrs and below are FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult. The courses are limited to 10 people attending per course. The courses are available on Sundays between 10am and 12pm and between 1pm to 3pm. Full payment must be made prior to the course, please contact us for details or phone for availability first.
COURSE DATES;
NEW DATES FOR ALL COURSES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WISH TO BE PLACED ON A WAITING LIST FOR ANY OF THE COURSES
Course 1 Basic Introductory Course - SUNDAY 4th MARCH 2012- All courses are 1pm to 3pm.