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Organic Poultry Management

Class Number: FARM 10090123-1 - Organic Poultry Management
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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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

  • J-Session

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What will I learn?

  1. Assess trends in poultry production.
  2. Diagram poultry anatomy and physiology.
  3. Compare and select species and breeds.
  4. Acquaint self with local regulations.
  5. Explore equipment needs and costs.
  6. Create feed rations for various classes of poultry.
  7. Evaluate various poultry housing options including conventional coops, pasturing pens and backyard egg hutches.
  8. Explore egg production and management.
  9. Outline meat bird management and processing.
  10. Describe poultry health issues, suggest treatment options.
  11. Build a budget for a poultry enterprise.

Class Details

Class Number:
FARM 10090123-1 - Organic Poultry Management
Location:
Off-Site
Date:
-
Delivery:
Online
Term:
2026 Spring Session 1

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.

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
1/20/2026 - 3/16/2026 Online
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Online

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