UEP 240 Urban Sustainability: Raising Animals as a Part of Regenerative Agriculture
Urban Sustainability: Raising Animals as a Part of Regenerative Agriculture
An in-depth class on backyard poultry and its connection to regenerative agriculture with a focus on an holistic and sustainable approach that prioritizes the health and well-being of animals, the environment, and the people involved in the process.
Topics include: understanding animal welfare, legal aspects; California vs. US humane laws, overview of breeds, chicken and duck facts and behaviors, setting up proper biosecurity and how to maintain it, creating your own feed and cost effective tricks, store bought vs. pasture raised, environmental enrichment, first aid / natural and holistic solutions, health management and overview of common illnesses, troubleshooting, how to spot and diagnose sick chickens, coop management and soil and composting.