Class Description

The primary goal for the class is to provide attendees with information about poultry health, strategies for keeping birds healthy, and knowing when to seek a veterinarian exam. The class covers characteristics of healthy and ill birds; conducting simple exams; common diseases and treatment regimens; and symptoms associated with developmental stages of the birds. Handouts and materials will be provided.

Instructor

Dr. Bruce Singbeil is a veterinarian at Crossroads Vet in Bellevue and lives on Engustment Farm between Woodinville and Duvall. For over 10 years, he has kept several kinds of birds and livestock on his farm. At his clinic, he tends to ill birds and livestock every day. He maintains that most poultry problems are preventable and he wants the poultry community to be smart about poultry health. His goal is to raise awareness about rearing the animals properly to prevent illnesses and increase the enjoyment of having chickens at home or on the farm. Dr. Bruce is a graduate of WSU's College of Veterinary Medicine and is Board Certified by the American College of Poulty Veterinarians.

Scholarships are available, contact deb@21acres.org.

Special Offer: All 21 Acres students receive a discount in the Market the week after class

21 Acres Member Discount:
To become a member and/or to receive your member discount on this class, register by contacting Deb at 425-481-1500 or deb@21acres.org.

Alternative Payments:
Contact Deb for questions or information on alternate forms of payment.  deb@21acres.org or 425-481-1500 to confirm enrollment.

Class Cancellation and Refund Policy
Registration: Register early to prevent class cancellation due to low enrollment. Full payment for fee-based classes is required for registration. Please contact deb@21Acres.org to inquire if spaces may be held for later payment. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Unless otherwise requested, enrollment constitutes agreement to hold harmless 21 Acres officers, staff, and volunteers, except in cases where such injury or damage shall have been occasioned by the sole negligence of 21 Acres.  Your registration also acknowledges that we may photograph the class and your picture may be used for advertising.
Cancellation of Class By 21 Acres: If a class is cancelled due to low enrollment, students will be notified and a full refund will be mailed or a credit issued on the credit card used.
Cancellation at Registrant Request: For Culinary Classes:  Requests for cancellation by the registrant will be taken until noon, four days prior to the class – your refund may incur a $15.00 administrative fee, or you may request your registration be transferred to another class (to be completed within six (6) months). If your cancellation request is less than four days prior, there is no refund available, but you may request transfer to another class, less $25.00 administrative and ingredient fee.
For Non Culinary Classes: You may request a refund until noon four days prior to the class and your refund will incur a $15.00 processing fee.  If your refund request is made less than four days prior to the class, no refund will be given.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students:
21 Acres admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.