Successful poultry production is dependent on three essentials - proper housing, management practices and adequate feeding/nutrition. Unfortunately, the cost of feeds has remained forever at the top of the list of significant expenses. Feeding expenses have forced farmers to use improper feeds, which have led to low profits and failed businesses. Feeding takes about 70% of production costs; this alone calls for immediate and profound intervention from the economic side of poultry farming.
At the end of this course, you will understand the basics of poultry nutrition and will be ready to grow or improve your farm!
What will you learn
THE BASICS - Learn about the importance of poultry nutrition, poultry breeds, rearing systems and the digestive anatomy.
NUTRITION - Learn the characteristics of a healthy chicken and the nutritional components that every feed requires.
FEED FORMULATIONS - Understand how to calculate basic feed formulations and get a basic/affordable feed recipe for your flock.
ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT - Learn the economics behind proper nutrition and the correct management practices to GROW YOUR PROFITS.
Lessons Include :
1. introduction and importance of poultry nutrition
2. poultry rearing systems
3. Breeds of poultry
4. Anatomy of a chicken
5. Nutritional components of a compound feed
6. Factors affecting nutrition
7. Sources of vitamins and minerals
8. Management practices
Student Testimonial
I started my chicken farm two years ago and dreamed of growing big! Instead, I had about 50-100 chickens and barely broke even on the venture since the birds were slowly maturing.
In June 2019, I discovered eLengo's Poultry Nutrition Course and decided to enroll since the training was available online right to my mobile phone, and I did not need to travel! After taking the training, I finally understood why my venture was struggling. Without the proper nutritional components in feed, your birds will never grow as they are supposed to or start laying at the right age (16-20 weeks.)
After the course, I stopped buying low-quality feeds and decided to formulate my own with a few other friends who were also rearing. The change ultimately lowered my input costs and increased nutrition in my feeds. As a result, my chickens are healthier and more productive, leading to MORE PROFITS for my family and me!
I dream of having over 1,000 layers one day, and I know I will make it there with the proper education from eLengo!
