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Chicken Keeping Courses in South Wiltshire

Chicken Keeping Training Courses

Courses Run By: Karen Marsh
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Telephone: 01722 333764
Location: South Wiltshire within easy reach of Hampshire, Dorset and Somerset
Please contact for details of dates and availability

Experience with chickens:

I have been keeping chickens for years, and have experience of pure breeds, hybrids and ex-battery hens, as well as hatching.

I have accumulated a lot of knowledge and tips which I love to pass on and share with new owners.. I used to teach science and IT, and then I qualified as a dog behaviourist and trainer and began teaching dog training courses.

People found out I keep chickens and began asking questions, so it seemed a natural step to begin running chicken keeping courses.

I actually live in an older detached bungalow in a residential area with 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 rabbits and 2 gerbils, as well as my 8 chickens, so you can see how chickens work in a "normal" garden within a busy family life!

You can also compare a traditional wooden coop with an Eglu and see different set-ups that will give you ideas for your own chickens.

Chicken Keeping Group Courses Information

This course is aimed at anyone wanting to keep chickens for the first time and will give you the confidence to start on a very rewarding hobby. Even if you have kept some hens for a while you will also benefit from the course as it provides helpful tips on making hen keeping easier. There are lots of chances for discussion and questions and opportunities to hand-feed and hold chickens should you wish.

The course runs from 10.30 am – 12.30pm with a maximum of 10 people. It is suitable for older children – please contact me to discuss the details. If you have any questions or problems after the course you can email at any time.

The topics covered are:

choosing your chickens
choosing your housing
feeding your chickens
eggs - what to expect
health and hygiene
getting into a general routine
handling your chickens (practical hands-on session)
and lots more......

The cost of the group course is £20 per person and includes tea/coffee and home-made cakes and a goody bag. You will also receive freshly laid eggs (subject to availability!) and the opportunity to purchase a set of comprehensive course notes should you wish.

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