location: nr Thornbury, South Gloucestershire |
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This is a one-day course designed to give you a complete introduction to keeping hens, ducks and geese. Whether you just want to have a few pretty birds in the garden or whether you plan to be self-sufficient, we will show you how to care for them and what they need for a happy, healthy life. We look at the breeds available, options for housing, handling, feeding and healthcare. We advise you on protecting your birds from predators and selling eggs or hatching your own chicks or ducklings. Programme: Part One – Selection of Breeds: Different types of birds for different requirements – eggs, meat, good looks or all three! A discussion of the pros and cons of each type. Part Two – Choosing a House: Style & type of houses available and suitable run systems. Moving, cleaning and maintenance. Keeping birds in and predators out! Part Three – Handling, Feeding & Healthcare: How to handle your birds properly and how to catch them if you need to. What to feed them. How to keep them healthy and what to look out for. Part Four – Selling Eggs/Producing Meat/Breeding: Rules & regulations about selling eggs. Hatching eggs under a hen or in an incubator. Keep fattening birds and caring for young stock. You can camp onsite if there is space. Let us know if you are interested when you book. dates: see 'book online' below
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how
to book: |
if you can't open
the booking form, you need Acrobat
Reader - it's free |
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arrive: |
for a 10am prompt start |
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depart: |
after
the course finishes at 4pm |
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directions: |
sent with booking confirmation |
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what
to bring: |
pen and notebook; work clothes |
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let
us know: |
if
you have any special needs |
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price: |
£95, plus £10 per pitch (max 2 people) per night for camping if required Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £30 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course |
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lunch: |
provided - made with ingredients from the smallholding |
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car
sharing: |
visit
our car
sharing forum to offer or request a lift |
