course specifications
MFK-Gardens Farmers Learning Centre in collaboration with Farmers' Pride International ((1) Facebook) is pleased to bring you from November 2024, a 2-day theory and practical course on the full production cycle of hatchery and incubation management workshops.
Come and learn how to manage chicken production commercially.
Come and learn how to manage chicken production commercially.
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Course Purpose:
- To promote the chicken farming among the rural unemployed for livelihood.
- To make chicken farming more commercially viable option.
- To educate the farmers about modern and scientific methods of chicken hatching through trainings.
- Provides a comprehensive theoretical introduction to the subject with quick practical steps the farmer can use to start the process.
- Prepares the participant for a half-to-full day practical session on an actual chicks production farm. To be organised on a separate date for a separate fee (to be advised) by the same trainer.
Course Outline: Hatchery and Incubation Management
To equip farmers with:
To equip farmers with:
- Module 1: Introduction to Hatchery Management
- Overview of hatchery operations
- Importance of hatchery management in poultry production
- Module 2: Reproduction and Egg Formation
- Understanding the reproductive cycle
- Factors affecting egg quality - Module 3: On-Farm Handling of Hatching Eggs
- Best practices for collecting and transporting eggs
- Egg grading and selection - Module 4: Handling and Storage of Eggs
- Pre-incubation storage conditions
- Temperature and humidity control - Module 5: Preparing Eggs for Setting
- Cleaning and disinfection procedures
- Egg candling and sorting - Module 6: The Setter
- Setting eggs in incubators
- Temperature and humidity settings
- Turning mechanisms - Module 7: Hatcher Environment and Hatching Process
- Creating optimal hatching conditions
- Monitoring and adjusting settings
- Handling hatching chicks - Module 8: Chick Processing
- Post-hatch care
- Vaccination and health checks
- Brooding and early nutrition - Module 9: Biosecurity and Hatchery Hygiene
- Implementing biosecurity measures
- Cleaning and disinfection protocols
- Disease prevention and control - Module 10: Running the Business
- Economic factors in hatchery management
- Market analysis and cost-saving techniques
- Business planning and management - Module 11: Advanced Topics
- Automation in hatcheries
- In ovo vaccination
- Data analysis and performance monitoring
This outline covers a comprehensive range of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of hatchery and incubation management.
Course Duration:
- Two days - 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
- Registration Starts: 8:15 AM
Workshop Begins: 8:30 AM
Workshop Adjourns: 3:30 PM
- Registration Starts: 8:15 AM
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Course Trainer: See company and personal profile attached.
Lead Consultant Hunter of Farmers' Pride International For CV click here. |
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Course Methodology:
- Course notes provided.
- Trainer will guide participants through the notes.
- Self-reading is expected.
- Discussions, case study analysis, role plays, personal and group exercises.
- Q & A sessions.
Course Fee: P450 per participant. Includes lunch and certificate of participation.