Poultry Farming | Bixter Academy

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Leading Veterinary Expertise in Modern Poultry Farming

Kristian Viekilde oversees the quality and development of our training programs in collaboration with poultry specialists. With extensive experience in EU farm standards and agricultural training, he helps ensure that every poultry course reflects real farm routines and industry requirements. Together with poultry veterinary experts, he supports the development of workplace-relevant online training that prepares trainees to follow biosecurity rules, protect animal welfare, and meet the expectations of professional poultry farms across Europe.

Kristian Viekilde

CEO of Porcus & Veterinarian

Main thing you would get from this course

What you'll learn

Understand how modern poultry farms operate, from housing systems and feeding routines to flock management and animal welfare standards used in European poultry production.

Identify health and welfare problems early by recognising signs of disease, stress, and changes in bird behaviour during daily farm checks.

Apply EU biosecurity, hygiene, and safety procedures so you can work confidently and responsibly on professional poultry farms.

Main Outcomes of the Program

This course includes

Live Sessions with Experts

Multilingual Access

Porcus Recognized Certificates

Course Content

M1 Lesson 1: History of Poultry Farming
M1 Lesson 2: Traditional vs. Modern Poultry Farming
M1 Lesson 3: EU and Scandinavian Standards in Poultry Farming
M1 Lesson 4: Types of Poultry Production Systems
M1 Lesson 5: Inside a Modern Poultry Farm
M1 Lesson 6: What Is a Poultry Breed
M1 Lesson 7: Types of Poultry Breeds
M1 Lesson 8: Broilers, Layers, and Breeder Birds
M1 Lesson 9: Understanding Poultry Behaviour
M1 Lesson 10: Social Structure and Flock Behaviour
M1 Lesson 11: Clean Environment and Poultry Welfare
M1 Lesson 12: Detecting Illness and Pain in Poultry
M1 Lesson 13: Practical Review and Assessment

M2 Lesson 1: Basic Poultry Biology
M2 Lesson 2: Poultry Anatomy and Body Functions
M2 Lesson 3: Life Cycle of Poultry
M2 Lesson 4: Chick Placement and Brooding
M2 Lesson 5: Growth Phases in Broilers
M2 Lesson 6: Egg Production Cycle in Layers
M2 Lesson 7: Taking Care of Newborns
M2 Lesson 8: Breeder Flocks and Fertility
M2 Lesson 9: Mating process: natural vs artificial insemination
M2 Lesson 10: Feed Conversion and Growth Efficiency
M2 Lesson 11: Temperature Needs by Age
M2 Lesson 12: Water Intake and Physiology
M2 Lesson 13: Stress and Biological Impact
M2 Lesson 14: Common Biological Disorders
M2 Lesson 15: Common Poultry Diseases and Warning Signs
M2 Lesson 16: Types of Poultry Diseases
M2 Lesson 17: Disease Prevention and Management
M2 Lesson 18: Mortality and Natural Loss
M2 Lesson 19: Observation and Record Awareness
M2 Lesson 20: When to Report Biological Issues
M2 Lesson 21: Practical Review and Assessment

M3 Lesson 1: What Is Animal Welfare in Poultry
M3 Lesson 2: EU Poultry Welfare Laws
M3 Lesson 3: Danish Poultry Welfare Standards
M3 Lesson 4: Why Welfare Is Inspected
M3 Lesson 5: Stocking Density Rules
M3 Lesson 6: Light, Dark Periods, and Rest
M3 Lesson 7: Space, Movement, and Comfort
M3 Lesson 8: Handling Birds Correctly
M3 Lesson 9: Injured and Weak Birds
M3 Lesson 10: Pest Control (Rodents, Insects, Wild Birds)
M3 Lesson 11: Catching, Loading, and Transport of Poultry
M3 Lesson 12: Zero Tolerance Welfare Violations
M3 Lesson 13: Daily Welfare Checks
M3 Lesson 14: Worker Responsibility and Ethics
M3 Lesson 15: Welfare Risk Situations
M3 Lesson 16: Practical Review and Assessment

M4 Lesson 1: Feed Types Used in Poultry Farming
M4 Lesson 2: Feeding Systems and Lines
M4 Lesson 3: Feeding Schedules
M4 Lesson 4: Checking Feed Supply
M4 Lesson 5: Water Systems and Drinkers
M4 Lesson 6: Water Quality and Flow
M4 Lesson 7: Poultry Housing Types
M4 Lesson 8: Temperature Control Systems
M4 Lesson 9: Ventilation and Air Quality (CO₂ Levels)
M4 Lesson 10: Humidity and Ammonia Control
M4 Lesson 11: Lighting Programs
M4 Lesson 12: Litter Management
M4 Lesson 13: Environmental Monitoring
M4 Lesson 14: Reading Farm Control Panels
M4 Lesson 15: Common Housing Problems
M4 Lesson 16: Practical Review and Assessment

M5 Lesson 1: Why Biosecurity Is Critical in Poultry
M5 Lesson 2: Entry Rules to Poultry Farms
M5 Lesson 3: Clean and Dirty Zones
M5 Lesson 4: Changing Rooms and Barriers
M5 Lesson 5: Protective Clothing
M5 Lesson 6: Hand Hygiene
M5 Lesson 7: Tools and Equipment Hygiene
M5 Lesson 8: Movement Between Houses and Preventing Cross-Contamination
M5 Lesson 9: Visitor Rules
M5 Lesson 10: Vehicle and Delivery Hygiene
M5 Lesson 11: Common Hygiene Mistakes
M5 Lesson 12: Reporting Biosecurity Risks
M5 Lesson 13: Checking Biosecurity
M5 Lesson 14: High-Risk Situations and Never-Ignore Situations
M5 Lesson 15: Practical Review and Assessment

M6 Lesson 1: Principles of Cleaning
M6 Lesson 2: Daily Cleaning Routines
M6 Lesson 3: Cleaning Equipment
M6 Lesson 4: Disinfection Basics
M6 Lesson 5: Correct Use of Disinfectants
M6 Lesson 6: Chemical Safety
M6 Lesson 7: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
M6 Lesson 8: Chemical Storage
M6 Lesson 9: Dead Bird Handling
M6 Lesson 10: Waste and Manure Management
M6 Lesson 11: Environmental Responsibility
M6 Lesson 12: Spill and Accident Response
M6 Lesson 13: Common Cleaning Errors
M6 Lesson 14: Practical Review and Assessment

M7 Lesson 1: Daily Health Checks in Poultry
M7 Lesson 2: What to Observe in a Flock
M7 Lesson 3: Behaviour Changes
M7 Lesson 4: Mortality Monitoring
M7 Lesson 5: End of Cycle & Depopulation Procedures
M7 Lesson 6: Signs of Disease
M7 Lesson 7: Early Warning Signs
M7 Lesson 8: How to Report Problems
M7 Lesson 9: Using Farm Logs
M7 Lesson 10: Communication with Supervisors
M7 Lesson 11: Trust and Responsibility
M7 Lesson 12: Common Reporting Mistakes
M7 Lesson 13: Health Risk Situations
M7 Lesson 14: Vaccination and Preventive Health Programs
M7 Lesson 15: Antibiotic Use & Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
M7 Lesson 16: Practical Review and Assessment

M8 Lesson 1: Safety Culture on Poultry Farms
M8 Lesson 2: Risk Awareness
M8 Lesson 3: Slips, Trips, and Falls
M8 Lesson 4: Equipment Safety
M8 Lesson 5: Electrical Hazards
M8 Lesson 6: Fire Safety
M8 Lesson 7: Gas and Air Quality Risks
M8 Lesson 8: Emergency Procedures
M8 Lesson 9: Accidents at Work
M8 Lesson 10: First Response Actions
M8 Lesson 11: Emergency Communication
M8 Lesson 12: Practical Review and Assessment

M9 Lesson 1: Communication Basics at Work
M9 Lesson 2: Giving Updates
M9 Lesson 3: Asking Questions at Work
M9 Lesson 4: Working with Supervisors
M9 Lesson 5: Teamwork on Poultry Farms
M9 Lesson 6: Multicultural Workplaces
M9 Lesson 7: Giving and Receiving Feedback
M9 Lesson 8: Learning from Mistakes
M9 Lesson 9: Responsibility and Reliability
M9 Lesson 10: Professional Behaviour Long-Term
M9 Lesson 11: Career Development in Agriculture
M9 Lesson 12: Workplace Communication Risks
M9 Lesson 13: Practical Review and Assessment

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€570

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Combine hands-on training with certified theory
EU-approved program
Strengthen your competitiveness in the job market
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External Individual

€870

Perfect for independent learners ready to upgrade their skills
Grow your skills at your own pace

Learn directly from industry experts
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Become more competitive in the job market
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Small Team

€475

5 + licenses

Price is per License

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Hands-on training combined with certified theory
Ideal for upskilling small teams quickly

Medium Team

€375

6-30 licenses

Price is per License

Learn at your team’s own pace
Industry-expert training with practical experience
EU-approved program

Large Team

€300

31-100 licenses

Price is per License

Corporate discount included
Hands-on and theory-based training for consistent growth
Scalable solution for large teams

Enterprise

Due to agreement

100+ licenses

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Flexible onboarding for large groups
Industry-level training with practical expertise
Designed for long-term team upskilling

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Free Cultural Awareness Course

Start your life and work in Europe with clarity and confidence. This course prepares international workers to understand workplace culture, communication styles, feedback expectations, and daily life systems in countries such as Denmark, Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. It also explains essential practical topics including local laws, payslips, taxes, healthcare, and post-arrival steps. Designed for both international workers and employers hiring across borders, the course supports smoother integration, fewer misunderstandings, and stronger professional relationships from day one.

Free Language Courses

Prepare for work on international poultry farms with our job-focused language courses. These courses help farm workers understand instructions, follow safety procedures, and communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers during daily poultry farm tasks such as feeding, flock checks, cleaning, and reporting problems.<br /> Choose between English or German for Poultry Farm Work to build the workplace vocabulary and communication skills needed to work safely and confidently on professional poultry farms.