03/09/12 - 07/09/12

The Captive Breeding and Conservation Husbandry of Birds is a five-day course designed to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage birds in captivity. 

Who is it for?

The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) involved in the captive management of birds.

What is the course content?

The course will cover the following topics:

• Planning your captive bird collection
• Bird behaviour and ecology
• Enclosure design and management
• Hand rearing and incubation techniques
• Record keeping and population management
• Feeding and nutrition

Who will lead the course?

The course will be run by the ITC in conjunction with Durrell's Bird Department. Course faculty will include visiting experts in bird husbandry and conservation.

How will you benefit?

You will develop your skills in practical bird husbandry and deepen your understanding of the contribution such work can make to the conservation of threatened birds in the wild. You will also develop a professional network with some of the world's leading experts in bird husbandry and conservation which will support you in your future career development. 

Where will the course be run?

The course will be run at our headquarters in Jersey.

Further details can be downloaded here .

How much will it cost?

The course fee is £700 (discounted to £560 if paid at least 8 weeks in advance). Optional full board on-site accommodation is available for £210 for six nights. 

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