A few hens turn kitchen scraps into breakfast, give the garden rich compost, and teach children faithfulness one egg at a time. This free course takes you from “should we get chickens?” to a healthy, laying flock.
Each lesson links to the free Chicken Tracker on Bluff Haven Farm, where you can log eggs, feed and costs and see your real cost per dozen.
“How often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings.” — Matthew 23:37
Features
- 5 short lessons
- Final quiz with instant review
- Links to the free Chicken Tracker and feed calculators
Target audiences
- Families wanting fresh eggs
- Town lots and country homesteads alike
Requirements
- No experience needed
- Check your local rules on keeping poultry before buying birds
Curriculum
- 3 Sections
- 5 Lessons
- 2 Weeks
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- Getting started2 Items
- Housing and daily care2 Items
- Keeping hens healthy2 Items
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