Free Course

Getting Started with Chickens

A complete guide for Zimbabwean farmers — from zero experience to your first profitable flock. Learn at your own pace with video lessons, practical guides, and expert advice from NovaFeed.

7
Lessons
2hr
Total
Free
No Cost
Level
Complete Beginner
Focus
Broiler Farming
Pace
Self-Guided
Language
English + Shona

Course Lessons

7 lessons to take you from zero to your first profitable flock

1
Why Chickens? Choosing Your Path
Broilers vs layers vs road runners. What you can realistically earn. Why poultry is the best entry point to farming in Zimbabwe.
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2
Setting Up Your Farm
Housing options, essential equipment, biosecurity basics, and where to buy everything you need from NovaFeed.
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3
Your First 100 Broilers: Week by Week
The complete timeline from preparation to selling day. Temperature, feed, water, and space management at every stage. Budget breakdown and expected profit.
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4
Feed & Water Management
Understanding feed labels, phase feeding, water quality, feed storage in Zimbabwe's climate, and the Feed Conversion Ratio.
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5
Keeping Your Flock Healthy
Biosecurity, vaccination schedules, recognizing common diseases, and the habits that prevent disaster.
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6
Selling Your Birds & Making a Profit
Market timing, selling channels, calculating actual profit, and record keeping for long-term success.
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7
Scaling Up: From Backyard to Small Farm
When you're ready to grow. Going from 100 to 500+ birds, layer farming, professional upgrades, and accessing finance.
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