Course Overview
Poultry farming plays a vital role in Nepal’s agriculture, supporting food security, rural livelihoods, and the national economy. To meet the needs of this growing sector, Bharatpur Technical Institute offers a 7-week residential poultry farming program held in Lele village, Lalitpur, near Kathmandu.
This fully residential course provides participants with accommodation, meals, and all necessary on-site facilities to ensure an immersive and effective learning experience. Participants stay at the institute’s residential accommodation and train directly on the farm, gaining hands-on skills in chick management, feeding, disease control, environmental management, and record keeping.
Tailored to Nepal’s unique climate and resources, the program equips both small- and large-scale farmers with practical, sustainable poultry farming techniques, preparing them for profitable careers in the field.
Program Schedule
- Location: Lele village, Lalitpur (near Kathmandu)
- Duration: 7 Weeks
- Days per Week: Sunday to Friday (6 Days/Week)
- Morning: Theory (2–3 hrs)
- Afternoon: Practical (3–4 hrs)
Weekly Breakdown
Week 1: Introduction to Poultry Farming
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Orientation, course overview | Introduction to poultry farming in Nepal |
| Monday | Importance of poultry in rural livelihoods | Poultry production systems (broiler, layer, backyard) |
| Tuesday | Poultry breeds and classification | Identification & characteristics of common breeds |
| Wednesday | Poultry terminology | Understanding bird behaviour and care |
| Thursday | Poultry farm structures and layout | Design and preparation of poultry housing |
| Friday | Safety and hygiene practices | Practical: tour of local poultry unit or model farm |
Week 2: Infrastructure & Safety in Poultry Farming
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Poultry housing systems (cage vs litter) | Farm construction and ventilation |
| Monday | Environmental control (light, temperature) | Equipment handling and maintenance |
| Tuesday | Watering and feeding equipment types | Practical: setup of feeders/drinkers |
| Wednesday | Biosecurity principles | Farm sanitation & cleaning schedule |
| Thursday | Entry protocols & quarantine | Practical: mock farm biosecurity drill |
| Friday | Hazard identification & risk control | Mid-week quiz & group discussion |
Week 3: Poultry Nutrition and Feed Management
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Principles of poultry nutrition | Nutrients & feed formulation basics |
| Monday | Commercial vs home-made feed | Feed storage and spoilage prevention |
| Tuesday | Feeding schedule for broilers | Feeding layers and breeders |
| Wednesday | Water quality and provision | Practical: mixing and preparing feed |
| Thursday | Feed cost calculation | Field observation of feeding routine |
| Friday | Feed record keeping | Quiz & feed troubleshooting case study |
Week 4: Poultry Health & Disease Management
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Common poultry diseases | Signs/symptoms recognition |
| Monday | Disease prevention and control | Vaccination schedules |
| Tuesday | Handling and administering medication | First aid for poultry |
| Wednesday | Parasites and their control | Practical: dummy vaccination demo |
| Thursday | Reporting & disease records | Practical: observing clinical signs |
| Friday | Veterinarian guest lecture | Group activity: Disease case scenarios |
Week 5: Advanced Poultry Production & Management
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Brooding process and temperature control | Practical: chick placement |
| Monday | Grower management | Layer rearing techniques |
| Tuesday | Broiler fattening and marketing | Weight monitoring methods |
| Wednesday | Culling practices and ethics | Practical: age and weight-based culling |
| Thursday | Egg handling and storage | Cleaning, grading, packaging |
| Friday | Field visit: Hatchery or commercial farm | Post-visit discussion |
Week 6: Poultry Business & Entrepreneurship
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Basics of poultry business | Entrepreneurship opportunities |
| Monday | Cost and return calculation | Financial record keeping |
| Tuesday | Marketing strategy for poultry products | Building buyer networks |
| Wednesday | Poultry cooperatives and group farming | Practical: business plan prep |
| Thursday | Record formats and data analysis | Practice: fill logbooks and ledgers |
| Friday | Guest session: poultry entrepreneur | Group presentations: Mini-business plan |
Week 7: Assessment, Certification & Graduation
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Review of all modules | Practice questions |
| Monday | Mock practical assessment | Self-evaluation |
| Tuesday | Final Written Exam | Final Practical Exam |
| Wednesday | Field Visit: Large-scale poultry unit | Report writing |
| Thursday | Exam result & feedback | Preparation for certification |
| Friday | Graduation Ceremony | Certificate Distribution & Farewell |
Program Highlights
- Conducted fully in the Nepali language
- Follows CTEVT Nepal’s TVET model
- Combines practical learning with essential theory
- Covers end-to-end poultry farming
- Includes final evaluation and certification