Provider of poultry keeping courses, copy writer, product development
Chicken keeping courses
- with AMTRA accredited Advanced Courses -
I have been teaching chicken keeping courses - at beginner and advanced levels - for over 15 years; they cater for the complete beginner, and for those who have been keeping chickens for years.
With the assistance of a small flock of friendly – and patient - chickens, I cover the practicalities of chicken health, feeding and maintenance.
Questions and chicken-handling are encouraged and a goody bag full of course notes, supplier information, samples and (if I can wangle it) money-off vouchers provided. Also, my legendary cakes, tea and coffee!
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The course venue
The courses are held in Wigginton OX15, full details will be in your joining instructions.
I am delighted to be returning to this lovely venue in the historic village of Wigginton; the village hall is beautifully appointed and has LOADs of parking to boot.
People travel from all over the country to attend the courses, so we start at 11am to give you time to assemble; the Beginner's course ends around 1:30pm, the Advanced around 2:30pm, with a break for tea, coffee and homemade cakes part way through.
2026 chicken keeping courses
(Advanced Courses cater for AMTRA SQPs/RAMAs, course ref A3505, 20 CPD points - just add your AMTRA SQP number on the booking form)
Hi folks, here are the booking dates for 2026; note that there are less courses this year - I have just moved house and need to spend some time working on it! To ensure that you get the best from this course, they are limited to 12 people on each date.
If these dates get full quickly, then I will look at adding an extra date in the summer; you can use the contact form - button at the bottom of the page - to get in touch if you have any questions.
22nd February 2026 - Advanced
19th April 2026 - Beginner
31st May 2026 - Advanced
28th June 2026 - Advanced
20th September 2026 - Advanced
2025 chicken keeping courses
Last date for 2025
16th November 2025 - Advanced - deferred to 2026 due to Avian Influenza lockdown
With the possibility of another Avian Influenza lockdown each winter, if any of these dates prove to be in jeopardy, then I will let everyone know as soon as I hear and offer them spaces on other dates where I can, creating an extra date or two in the summer if needed.
Once you have booked onto your course, you will receive an email from me with your joining instructions. There will be one further (reminder) email just prior to your course. The courses start at 11am.
