Lesson 1Chicken daily diet: layer feeds, grit, calcium sources, foraging and supplemental greensThis lesson outlines proper diets for backyard chickens, with focus on layer feeds, grit for digestion, calcium for strong shells, safe foraging spots, extra greens, and how feeding affects egg production, chicken 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 colorLearn to spot urgent feeding problems in various animals. It covers not eating, losing weight, loose stools, and changes in droppings, when these mean big trouble, and how assistants should assess 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 meals, with hay as the bulk. Covers choosing pellets, safe fresh veg, right amounts, and fresh water to avoid fatness, gut blockages, and teeth problems.
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 safe ways to handle and store animal feeds to stop spoilage and germs. Includes marking dates, stock rotation, keeping feeds separate by animal type, pest control, and knowing when to chuck 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 and pellets. Discusses fresh fruits and veg, calcium boosts, 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 poisonous foods for dogs, rabbits, parrots, chickens, guinea pigs, 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 feeding gear and methods that suit behaviour, cleanliness, and safety. Compares bowls, hanging feeders, scatter types, slow eaters, no-spill designs, and picks best for each animal 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 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 teeth, watching portions, water tips, and checking body shape to avoid 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 9Guinea pig daily diet: vitamin C requirements, pellet selection, hay, vegetables, and safe fruit treatsDetails guinea pig basics, stressing endless hay, vitamin C foods, good pellets. Covers safe veg and fruit bits, feeding times, and 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 10Estimating quantities and ration calculation: weight-based portioning, adjusting for activity and age, quick calculation methodsPractical ways to work out feed amounts by weight, stage of life, activity. Reading labels, tweaking over time, 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 methods
