Pages Poultry Ultimate Chicken Keeping Course.
New for 2012 is our ultimate chicken keeping course and Chicken keeping starter kits. I have had many new starters over the last year feeling confused and a little worried about keeping chickens. Although I have done my best to give guidance whilst buying the birds I have not had enough time to go through all the aspects. Our course will cover everything you will need to know starting out.
The course will be run at Pages Poultry where you will be able to wander between about 600 birds (last count ha ha). There are also Geese, Ducks, Quail, Turkeys, Pigs, Rabbits, Guinea Pigs and Sheep to see. We have chickens of all different ages and you will also be able to see the hatchery and nursery.
The Course Hosts: Claire and Steve Peach
"We were confirmed townies and completed our escape to the country 8 years ago, part of our new rural life was keeping chickens. Our first two hens Barbara and Margo arrived complete with their bright yellow hen house. We really enjoyed keeping our own hens and collecting our own eggs, it was the start of a slippery slope. Since then we have expanded our folk and knowledge of hens and have been running Hen Keeping Courses for nearly 3 years. Away from hens we are experienced at delivering training to an array of industries with interactive courses. Through our trials and triumphs we can help you feel prepared to welcome your hens home."
The Course
The course that covers everything you will need to become a competent hen keeper. With lots of hands on experience to give you the confidence to handle your hens in every situation.
Some of the areas we cover during the course are:
- Why we Keep Hens
- Meet the Hens
- Hen Maintenance
- Hen Health Care
- Buying Birds
- Showing Birds
- Hen Houses
- Eggs
- Breeding and Hatching
- Chickens for Meat
- Explore the bird enclosures and to see the other animals
The course costs £45 per person, the course is a 3 hour course and then the rest of the day to ask questions and wander round the birds.
To book your place either fill in the form attached and send a cheque to Pages Poultry at the address on the home page or ring 07809 421565 to pay over the phone by card.
Places are limited for each date so please book early.
Course Booking Form
DATES AVAILABLE 2012
January – Sunday 15th and Saturday 28th
February – Sunday 12th and Saturday 25th
March – Sunday 11th and Saturday 24th
April – Saturday 7th, Saturday 21st, Sunday 29th
May – Sunday 6th and Saturday 19th
June – Sunday 3rd, Saturday 16th and Saturday 30th
July – Sunday 8th, Saturday 14th and Saturday 28th
August – Saturday 11th and Sunday 26th
September – Saturday 8th and Sunday 23rd
October – Saturday 6th and Sunday 21st
November – Saturday 3rd and Sunday 18th
December – Saturday 15th
Please note that this course is not suitable for children under the age of 10; due to high demand for places, all those attending must have a pre-booked and paid place. The hosts of this course accept no responsibility for any loss or injury whilst on the premises. By booking on this course you are agreeing to these terms.
