Course description
Would you love for your career to be one where you work with chickens every day? Or even just turn your love of chickens into a hobby? This Chicken Keeping QLS Level 2 course can help you do that. During the course, you will explore the history of chicken keeping, the benefits of keeping hens, look at the signs of a healthy hen, and much more. The course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by either post or email making it easier and hassle-free. All of the materials will be sent to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.
Course Content
Unit 1 The history of hen keeping and legislation for modern day welfare, including commercial systems
- History
- 5 welfare principles
- Chicken welfare
- Commercial hen keeping systems
Unit 2 Preparing, acquiring and considerations of hen keeping, including suitable breeds
- Benefits of keeping hens
- Breeds of hens
- Acquiring hens
- Daily routine
Unit 3 Accommodation
- Plastic coops
- Main predators
- Food
- Physical requirements
Unit 4 Hen behaviour
- Behavioural problems
- Dealing with problems
- Internal organs
- External parts
Unit 5 Health checking a hen
- Health check
- Signs of a healthy hen
- Signs of a sick hen
- Preventing external parasites
- Treating a sick hen
Unit 6 More complex illnesses and ailments
- Three crop related issues
- Respiratory issues
- Reproductive issues
- Legal requirements
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