Lesson 1Chicken daily diet: layer feeds, grit, calcium sources, foraging and supplemental greensLooks at balanced feeds for local chickens, stressing complete layer feeds, grit for digestion, calcium for strong shells, safe foraging spots, extra greens, and how food affects egg quality, bird behaviour, and flock wellbeing.
Complete layer feed compositionUse of grit and digestive functionCalcium sources and shell qualitySafe greens and pasture access rulesSeasonal adjustments to chicken rationsLesson 2Diet-related emergency signs: anorexia, weight loss, diarrhea, changes in feces consistency and colorShows how to spot urgent feeding problems in various animals. Covers not eating, losing weight, loose stools, and changes in droppings, when to act fast, and how assistants should check and record cases properly.
Normal vs abnormal appetite patternsBody weight tracking and red-flag lossesFecal shape, color, and consistency changesAcute vs chronic diarrhea assessmentWhen to escalate to urgent veterinary careLesson 3Domestic rabbit daily diet: hay types, pelleted feed, fresh greens, portion sizes, and water needsFocuses on daily rabbit feeds with plenty of hay as main part. Checks pellet choices, safe greens, right amounts, fresh water always, to stop fatness, gut blockages, and tooth problems common here.
Hay dominance and recommended varietiesPellet quality, ingredients, and limitsSafe leafy greens and oxalate awarenessTreats, caloric density, and obesity riskWater delivery methods and daily checksLesson 4Safe food handling and storage: preventing contamination, shelf-life, labeling, segregation of species-specific feedsTeaches proper ways to handle and store animal feeds to avoid spoilage and germs. Includes marking dates, using first-in-first-out, keeping feeds apart by animal type, pest control, and knowing when to chuck bad food.
Personal hygiene and cross-contaminationDry feed storage and moisture controlRefrigeration, freezing, and thawing rulesLabeling, dating, and stock rotationSegregating species feeds and allergensLesson 5Parrot (medium) daily diet: seed vs pellet balance, fresh fruit/veg, calcium and enrichment feeding, portioningChecks feeding for medium parrots, balancing seeds and pellets properly. Talks fresh fruits and veg, calcium bits, fun foraging feeds, right portions to avoid fatness, liver issues, and missing nutrients.
Risks of seed-heavy parrot dietsChoosing and transitioning to pelletsSafe fruits, vegetables, and greensCalcium sources and vitamin D linksForaging setups and portion planningLesson 6Supplementation and contraindicated foods: vitamin C for guinea pigs, toxic foods for all species (e.g., avocado, chocolate, onion, dog-specific hazards)Explains when extra vitamins help or harm, especially vitamin C for guinea pigs. Lists bad foods like avocado, chocolate, onions for dogs, rabbits, parrots, chickens, guinea pigs, and how to avoid mix-up mistakes.
Vitamin C routes for guinea pigsSpecies-specific supplement cautionsCommon toxic foods across speciesDog-specific food and drug hazardsPreventing cross-feeding and mix-upsLesson 7Guinea pig daily diet: vitamin C requirements, pellet selection, hay, vegetables, and safe fruit treatsCovers main guinea pig needs, always hay, vitamin C foods, good pellets. Safe veg and fruit bits, feeding times, avoiding fatness, bad teeth, tummy troubles.
Role of vitamin C and deficiency risksSelecting high-fiber, low-calcium pelletsHay types, quality checks, and daily amountsSafe leafy greens and vegetable rotationFruit treat frequency and portion limitsLesson 8Estimating quantities and ration calculation: weight-based portioning, adjusting for activity and age, quick calculation methodsTeaches easy ways to work out feed amounts by weight, age, activity. Reading labels, changing portions as needed, quick sums or charts for busy animal areas.
Using weight-based feeding formulasReading and applying feed labelsAdjusting for age, activity, and healthMonitoring body condition and trendsQuick charts and mental math methodsLesson 9Elderly dog daily diet: age-related nutritional changes, dental-friendly foods, portion control, hydrationLooks at changes for old dogs, like less energy needs, more protein, joint help. Covers soft foods for teeth, watching portions, water tips, checking body shape to stop fatness and muscle loss.
Energy and protein needs in senior dogsDental issues and soft food adaptationsUsing body condition scoring in seniorsPortion control and meal frequency plansHydration support and monitoring intakeLesson 10Feeding equipment and delivery methods: bowls, hanging feeders, scattering/foraging feeders, slow feeders, anti-spill optionsReviews feeding tools and ways to give food that suit behaviour, cleanliness, safety. Compares bowls, hanging ones, scatter for foraging, slow eaters, no-spill types, picking right ones to cut stress and waste.
Material choices and hygiene concernsBowl placement, height, and stabilityHanging and scatter feeders for foragingSlow feeders and anti-gulping designsAnti-spill options and waste reduction
