Start Strong from Day One!

Give your baby chicks the best possible start with expert advice on everything from nutrition, basic care & requirements, to health concerns and more.

Already a Chicken Tender?

No worries at all – there's always something to learn, even if you're an experienced chicken tender! Come learn all about everything from rearing chicks, to how to address and prevent medical issues with your flock.

On The Go...

Want to learn on the go? No worries — access your course anywhere you've got a mobile phone, tablet or computer (& internet access)! Login whenever you've got time and learn at your own pace.

Your Path to Happy and Healthy Chickens Starts Now

Are you ready to embark on a journey towards raising a thriving flock of chickens? Our course is designed to guide you through every step, from setting up the perfect coop to handling common health issues, raising baby chicks and so much more! Say goodbye to worries and hello to a vibrant and sustainable chicken-keeping experience. Signup now and take the first step towards becoming a confident chicken keeper!

Clif & Amy Castleman

Meet Your Chicken Experts

Hi there! We are Clif & Amy Castleman, and we're thrilled to share our passion for raising healthy chickens with you. With years of both animal as well as veterinary experience and a deep love for these feathered creatures, we're here to empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to create a happy and thriving flock of backyard chickens. Already got a flock? Make things even better for them (& you)! Let's embark on this journey together and transform your chicken-keeping experience!

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 34 Lessons

  1. 1

    Chapter 1 – Welcome & Introduction

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      Welcome!

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      Overall Topics

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      Welcome + Introduction

  2. 2

    Chapter 2 – Living With Chickens

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      Living With Chickens

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      Living With Chickens

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      The Complete Chicken Planner

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      Chapter 2 – Quiz

  3. 3

    Chapter 3 – Chicken Basics

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      Chickens 101 – Lingo, Parts & Anatomy

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      So Many Breeds, So Little Time

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      Chapter 3 – Quiz

  4. 4

    Chapter 4 – Caring for Baby Chicks

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      Caring for Baby Chicks

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      Chapter 4 – Quiz

  5. 5

    Chapter 5 – Owning Chickens: Requirements

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      Basic Requirements of Owning Chickens

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      Chapter 5 – Quiz

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    Chapter 6 – Poultry Predators

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      Poultry Predators

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      Chapter 6 – Quiz

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    Chapter 7 – Chicken Nutrition

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      Basic Chicken Nutrition

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      Chapter 7 – Quiz

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    Chapter 8 – Basic Chicken Behavior

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      Basic Chicken Behaviour

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      Chapter 8 – Quiz

  9. 9

    Chapter 9 – All About Eggs

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      All About Eggs

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      Chapter 9 – Quiz

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    Chapter 10 – Keeping Your Chickens Healthy

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      Keeping Your Flock Healthy

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      The Scoop on Poop – Understanding Chicken Poop

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      Common Issues: Bumblefoot

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      Common Issues: Coccidiosis

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      Common Issues: Intestinal Worms

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      Common Issues: Poultry Lice + Mites

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      Health + First Aid Considerations

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      Avian Flu– What You Need to Know

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      Chapter 10 – Quiz

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    Chapter 11 – Final Thoughts (BONUS)

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      Final Thoughts

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      Closing Survey

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      Last Words

What you'll learn...

Basic Keeping Requirements

Learn all about what it takes to keep backyard chickens, legal requirements, what sort of housing and predator-proofing is needed, as well as how and what to provide to keep your chickens happy, healthy and safe from predators.

How to Raise Baby Chicks

Learn step by step how what you'll need before your cute little feathered friends arrive. Learn all about proper nutrition, basic needs, and even about common medical issues encountered (and how to treat & prevent them)!

Keeping your Chickens Healthy

A big part of owning chickens and poultry is dealing with inevitable health issues of your flock. This course will prepare you to recognize, treat and prevent a number of the most common health issues encountered with chickens — as well as provide resources on how & where to buy chicken first aid supplies, first aid kits and more.

Start Your Chicken-Keeping Journey Today

Take the leap towards becoming a confident and knowledgeable chicken keeper. Join our course and unlock the secrets to a happy and healthy flock!

$49.95

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