New to raising chickens? Check out MSU Extension’s self-paced certification course for small scale chicken farmers

Katie Ockert<ockertka@msu.edu>, Michigan State University -

The Small-Scale Poultry Farming Online Course teaches the basic considerations and how-to’s of raising chickens on a small scale.

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Owning chickens has become a popular past time in recent years. People who live in rural areas, subdivisions, and cities are becoming increasingly interested in raising birds to have fresh eggs for their families. Michigan State University Extension offers a self-paced online course, Small Scale Poultry Farming, that can help people who are considering getting their own chickens or who are new to chickens learn the ins and out of raising chickens. This course is based on sound management practices based in science that apply whether one is raising one bird or a million birds.

This course will teach a host of basic management concepts such as bird selection and care, anatomy and physiology, flock health, and how to market chicken products. Participants will earn online badges to recognize their completion of each unit; digital badges can be shared through LinkedIn or other online platforms. Once participants have completed the course they will receive a certificate of completion.

This course is a great way to learn information that will prepare small scale and backyard chicken owners for a successful and enjoyable experience!  

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