Organic Poultry Management
Credits: 1
Course Number: 10-090-123
Course Description
10-090-123 ORGANIC POULTRY MANAGEMENT...explore a variety of poultry for backyards or commercial enterprises. Topics include biology, health, feeding, eggs, housing options, processing plans and budgets. Compare organic and conventional management and business opportunities.
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Assess trends in poultry production.
- Diagram poultry anatomy and physiology.
- Compare and select species and breeds.
- Acquaint self with local regulations.
- Explore equipment needs and costs.
- Create feed rations for various classes of poultry.
- Evaluate various poultry housing options including conventional coops, pasturing pens and backyard egg hutches.
- Explore egg production and management.
- Outline meat bird management and processing.
- Describe poultry health issues, suggest treatment options.
- Build a budget for a poultry enterprise.
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 23242
- Delivery:
- Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Instructors:
- Valerie Dantoin
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$168.85
*
Class Notes
This is an Online class that can be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/onlinefaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost