Poultry Training

Broilers and Layers Fundamentals & Management

Course Overview 

Registered with the South African Poultry Association(SAPA) membership  number 762, the PG Farm Produce Poultry Fundamentals and Management course is structured to ensure proper guidance and management of broiler and layer chickens to ensure attainability of the desired profits. Delegates must enrol for the two days Training(In-Class theory on Day 1 and Practical Demonstrations at the Farm on Day 2). The program leaves no stone unturned in equipping our delegates with all the desired knowledge.

Target Audience 

All incumbents with a desire to venture into poultry farming as well as those already in poultry intending to further their knowledge.

Course Fees

Course Fees:

R1 750 (2 Days Training)
 

 Course Fees covers

  • Refreshments and Lunch
  • Training material
  • A certificate of completion

Duration: 

  • 2 Days Training(In class theory then a tour and demonstration at the farm) 
 

Venue: Pretoria and Cullinan, Gauteng

Contact Training is conducted every last weekend of the month in Pretoria and Cullinan (just outside Pretoria), Gauteng.

Course Outcomes and Outline

Course Outcomes

  • Understand the various important terminologies in poultry
  • Thorough knowledge of broiler and layers administration
  • Gaining all the expertise knowledge in brooding and general day old chicks administration
  • Broader understanding of the various disease that can affect flock and the cure thereto
  • Know the procedures to follow in feeds and water administration
  • Ensuring key knowledge in various types of vaccinations
  • Get essential skills in Eggs management and proper care for eggs
  • Understand broilers marketing and selling strategies
  • Bio-security as a panacea to major poultry challenges
  • Business Plan and financial management in poultry projects

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Concepts & Terminology
  3. Handling Day Old Chicks
  4. Diseases in Poultry
  5. Vaccinations
  6. Feeds Administrations
  7. Egg Production Management
  8. Meat Production
  9. Bio-security
  10. Marketing & Customer Care
  11. Business Plan and Financial Management

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

 A great strength of the PG Farm Produce training approach lies in the diversity of opportunities it provides for participants to learn. The course provides our esteemed delegates with a feel of comfort with relatively more conventional study methods drawn on the well-organized readings and power point presentations. Delegate interaction provide a platform to share wealth of experiences throughout the course.