• What you will learn

    In this course we will take you through some of the most important topics from raising your chicks, to what to feed, and even how to optimize egg production.

  • Join a Community

    Through this free course you will meet and get to interact with chicken enthusiasts from around the world. Interact with scientists and other experts.

  • Stay Up to Date

    Keep up with the latest news and trends of chicken health and wellbeing through our community board.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Raising Healthy Chicks 101

    2. Welcome to Module 1 Building Your Flock

    3. Pre-Course Survey

    4. Chick Diaries Video #1 Introduction

    5. Article: Things to Consider Before Purchasing Baby Chickens

    6. Video: Choosing the Right Chick

    7. Article: The Complete Guide to Building Your Chicken Coop Article

    8. Video: Brooder Set Up

    9. Video: Building a Coop

    10. Module 1 Quiz

    11. Show Off Your Brooder Setup

    1. Welcome to Module 2 Raising Baby Chicks

    2. Chick Diaries Video #2 Chick Growth & Brooder Setup

    3. Video: Brooder Setup

    4. Article: How to Feed Baby Chicks

    5. Video: Chick Feed Selection

    6. Feeding Recommendations for Chicks

    7. Video Chickhouse Reserve

    8. Reflection Question: Feeding Baby Chicks

    9. Module 2 Quiz

    10. Show Off Your Most Unique Chicken

    1. Welcome to Module 3 Monitoring Flock Health

    2. Chick Diaries Video #3 Making Adjustments

    3. Article: The Difference Between Medicated and Non-medicated Feeds

    4. Video: Do You Need a Medicated or Non-Medicated Chick Feed?

    5. Video: Should I Use Medicated Feeds as a Preventive?

    6. Feeding Recommendations Review

    7. Video: Vaccinated Chicks & Medicated Feeds

    8. Reflection Question: Using Medicated Chick Feeds

    9. Module 3 Quiz

    10. The Scoop on Poop

    1. Welcome to Module 4 Other Health Challenges

    2. Chick Diaries Video #4 Monitoring Growth

    3. Video: What is Pasty Bottom

    4. Video: Avian Influenza Overview

    5. Reflection Question: Pasty Bottom

    6. Module 4 Quiz

    7. Poultry Veterinarians

    1. Welcome to Module 5 Starter and Growing Chickens

    2. Chick Diaries Video #5 The Awkward Stage

    3. Article: What is the Difference Between a Starter and Grower Phase Chicken

    4. Video: What to Feed Chicks at Different Stages

    5. Feeding Recommendations

    6. Module 5 Quiz

    7. Reflection Question: Feeding Chicks at Different Stages

    8. The Teenagers

    1. Welcome to Module 6

    2. Chick Diaries Video #6 First Steps Outside

    3. Article: When Can Baby Chicks Go Outside

    4. Video: When to Move Chicks Outside to Their Coop

    5. Reflection Question: Chicks Outside

    6. Module 6: Quiz

    7. Chicks First Steps

About this course

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  • 97 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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Instructor(s)

Nancy Buchanan-Jefferson

Poultry Scientist

Nancy Buchanan Jefferson is part of the nutrition and technical services team at Kalmbach Feeds. She received her PhD from West Virginia University in 2008, then worked in the feed industry for five years before joining Kalmbach Feeds in May of 2013. She currently lives on a farm in Gallia County, Ohio with her husband John and enjoys working with her animals and spending time with her family.