Organic Poultry Production

This 3 day course comprises of 2 days theory with Nuala King of Teagasc and an additional practical 1 day trip to an organic poultry farm.

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€180 - 3 day course

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Course Content:

Next Course dates:

September 2010 Carrrick On Shannon with 1 day farm visit to organic poultry unit.

• Poultry Industry
• Housing and environment
• Brooding
• Flock management
• Nutrition
• Lighting
• Welfare
• Biosecurity and flock health
• Economics
• Processing & marketing

Outcomes:

You will have gained knowledge on the poultry industry and market, legislation, understand principles of poultry management and nutrition, animal welfare as well as an understanding of the economics of such a venture including the processing of your flock.