Lesson 1Chicken daily diet: layer feeds, grit, calcium sources, foraging and supplemental greensExplains balanced feeds for local chickens, stressing complete layer feeds, grit for digestion, calcium for strong shells, safe foraging around the compound, extra greens, and how diet affects egg production, bird mood, 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, diarrhoea, changes in droppings consistency and colourShows how to spot urgent feeding problems in various animals. Covers not eating, losing weight, loose stools, and changes in dropping appearance, when they need quick action, and how assistants should record and report 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 meals with plenty of hay as the base. Discusses choosing pellets, safe local greens, right amounts to avoid fatness, tummy blockages, and overgrown teeth, plus clean water always available.
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, labelling, segregation of species-specific feedsTeaches proper ways to handle and store animal feeds to stop spoilage and germs. Includes marking bags, using oldest first, keeping feeds separate by animal type, pest control, and knowing when to throw out 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, portioningLooks at feeding medium parrots, balancing seeds with pellets. Covers fresh fruits and veggies from the market, calcium blocks, fun foraging feeds, and right portions to stop 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 dangerous foods like avocado, chocolate, onions for dogs, rabbits, birds, chickens, and how to avoid feeding mistakes between species.
Vitamin C routes for guinea pigsSpecies-specific supplement cautionsCommon toxic foods across speciesDog-specific food and drug hazardsPreventing cross-feeding and mix-upsLesson 7Feeding equipment and delivery methods: bowls, hanging feeders, scattering/foraging feeders, slow feeders, anti-spill optionsReviews types of feeding tools and how they suit animals' behaviour, cleanliness, and safety. Compares simple bowls, hanging ones, scatter for natural foraging, slow eaters, and no-spill designs to cut waste and stress.
Material choices and hygiene concernsBowl placement, height, and stabilityHanging and scatter feeders for foragingSlow feeders and anti-gulping designsAnti-spill options and waste reductionLesson 8Elderly dog daily diet: age-related nutritional changes, dental-friendly foods, portion control, hydrationCovers changes in old dogs' needs for energy, protein, joints. Includes soft foods for bad teeth, watching portions to avoid fatness, ways to keep them drinking, and checking body shape to prevent weakness.
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 9Guinea pig daily diet: vitamin C requirements, pellet selection, hay, vegetables, and safe fruit treatsDetails main guinea pig foods, stressing unlimited hay, vitamin C pellets, safe veggies, small fruit treats. Covers feeding times to dodge fatness, tooth problems, and stomach troubles common in our care.
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 10Estimating 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, and how active the animal is. Includes reading labels, changing portions as needed, and simple charts for quick use in 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 methods
