Course CodeBAG108Fee CodeS1Duration (approx)100 hoursQualificationTo obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested. Learn to Care for Birds Explore the variety of birds that exist Learn what you might keep or encourage in your garden Understand their needs and how you can care for them. Bring new and innovative techniques to your care for birds – get the best out of them and make caring for birds a pleasure. Lesson Structure There are 8 lessons in this course: Scope and Nature of Bird Care Introduction Selection Grooming Hygiene Terminology Breeds Bird types Choosing a bird Commonly kept birds Housing Birds Aviaries Minimum requirements for keeping birds Water, feeding and stimulation equipment Feed and Nutrition Feed and feeding Watering Nutritional requirements Health Management Caring for the sick bird Safety on the home Traveling Common ailments Bird Behaviour and Training Catching/restraining Behaviour Training Breeding Sexing and Desexing Breeding Welfare Reproduction Neo-natal care Working in the Bird Industry Pet trade and breeding Showing Avian health Pigeon racing Falconry Zoos and Wildlife Parks Avian tourism Farming birds for meat, eggs, feathers or oils Birds for pest control Bird fertiliser -manure Aims Learn scope of aviculture and networking with others involved. Learn types of birds to keep for different purposes. Examine appropriate housing for a range of different types of captive birds. Feeding requirements for a range of different captive birds. Management techniques for bird health care. Behavioural traits of any birds you keep. How to set up an aviary for a safe and enriching environment (often seen in rehabilitation settings). Know how to manage and respond to behaviours. An introduction to bird training. How to manage a breeding program. WHO SHOULD STUDY THIS COURSE? This subject needs to be understood by people in many professions such as: Zoo workers Animal rescuers Pet breeders and traders Veterinary workers Animal lovers Wildlife researcher Bird Farmer Where might these Studies Lead? The knowledge, networking and experience that comes from completing 100 hours of studies in aviculture will on a personal level expand your capacity to care for birds and your awareness of both amateur and professional aviculture. If you work in the pet or animal industry, it will improve you career, business or employment prospects. HOW TO ENROL Click box below on left hand side -follow instructions. IF YOU NEED ADVICE - click here to use our FREE ADVISORY SERVICE