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Module 1: About Chickens
The chicken’s internal and external anatomy, bodily systems and distinctive behaviors.
Video Lessons
1: Chicken Basics
2: Outer Anatomy
3: Inner Anatomy
4: Pecking Order
5: Common Behaviors
6: All About Eggs
Quiz: 20 questions
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- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
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Module 2: Choosing Breeds
How to select the chicken breeds that are right for your family.
Video Lessons
1: Breed Considerations
2: Recommended Breeds
3: Bonus Expert Interview
4: Breed Selector
Quiz: 5 questions
Additional Resources
- Breed Selector Tool that recommends breeds based on your input
- Directory of 35 Recommended Breeds, including descriptions and 200+ full color photos
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
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Module 3: Coop and Run
Ensure a healthy living environment for your flock by avoiding common mistakes.
Video Lessons
1: Main Considerations
2: Design & Placement
3: Inside The Coop
4: The Run
5: Bedding Considerations
6: Bedding Material
Quiz: 20 questions
Additional Resources
- Bedding Calculator
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
Module 3 Course Excerpts
Module 4: Flock Security
Understand common predators and the steps you should take to keep your flock safe.
Video Lessons
1: A Close Call
2: Common Predators
3: General Prevention
4: Securing The Coop & Run
Quiz: 5 questions
Additional Resources
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
Module 4 Course Excerpts
Module 5: Chick Care
How to care for your chicks from the time they are hatched through early adulthood.
Video Lessons
1: Preparing For Chicks
2: Brooder Location
3: DIY Brooder Setup
4: Brooder Requirements
5: Bedding (Litter)
6: Keeping Them Warm
7: Heating Options
8: Food & Water Setup
9: Feed & Water
10: General Care
Quiz: 20 questions
Additional Resources
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
Module 5 Course Excerpts
Module 6: Chick Health
Diseases and other ailments common in chicks, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Video Lessons
1: Recognizing Ailments
2: Prevention
3: Pasted Vent
4: Dehydration
5: Coccidiosis
6: Marek’s Disease
Quiz: 10 questions
Additional Resources
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
Module 6 Course Excerpts
Module 7: Adult Care
Transitioning chicks from the brooder to the coop and the care required in special circumstances.
Video Lessons
1: From Brooder To Coop
2: Egg-ticipation!
3: Food & Water
4: Disaster Averted
5: Free Ranging
6: Extreme Cold
7: Extreme Heat
8: Broodiness
9: Molting
10: Naomi’s Gratitude
11: Deep Litter
12: Other Care Topics
Quiz: 20 questions
Additional Resources
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
Module 7 Course Excerpts
Module 8: Adult Health
Diseases and other ailments common in adult chickens, including diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Video Lessons
1: You The Investigator
2: Dietary Supplements
3: All About Poop
4: Treating Wounds
5: Creepy Crawlies
6: Mysterious Bald Spot
7: Anxious Chicken
Quiz: 10 questions
Additional Resources
- mp3 Audio
- Full text transcripts
- Key Takeaways
- Family Activities
