Description
This lesson trains mini‑farm owners to recognize, document, and stabilize common health issues in laying hens and backyard flocks. You will learn how to set up a clean isolation pen, handle birds safely, and perform a basic exam without causing stress. We explain what normal looks like for respiration, droppings, appetite, and comb color so you can spot trouble early. You’ll practice hydration and nutrition support for heat stress, molt, and transport recovery using household tools. Modules cover wound cleaning, gentle bandaging, and fly‑strike prevention with step‑by‑step videos. A dosing primer shows how to calculate body weight, read labels, and discuss safe use of over‑the‑counter supplies with a veterinarian. We include a red‑flag checklist that tells you when home care stops and a vet visit is essential. Record sheets help you track temperature, symptoms, and flock exposure to reduce spread. You’ll get biosecurity routines for boots, tools, and quarantine timing adapted to small spaces. By the end, you’ll respond faster, reduce losses, and communicate clearly with your veterinary professional.
Video lessons + printable checklists + care logs
3 hours
Safe handling, isolation setup, vital signs, supportive care, wound hygiene, red‑flag recognition, biosecurity basics.
Backyard poultry keepers, urban homesteaders, 4‑H families managing small flocks.
