2025 Workshop Schedule

All the 2025 Chicken Workshops will be conducted on location in Mobile Alabama

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching. Each must be taken in order. Exceptions for taking Criteria before Cueing must be approved by the instructor. No other exceptions will be made.

Each course is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands - on training using Leghorn chickens as models to explore and apply the concepts presented.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing , Criteria, Chaining and Teaching courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

Upcoming events

  • 5 - Day Discrimination Workshop

    MAY 10 - MAY 14 2025

  • 5 - Day Cueing Workshop

    MAY 17 - MAY 21 2025

  • 5 - Day Cueing Workshop

    JULY 5 - JULY 9 2025

  • 5 - Day Criteria Workshop

    JULY 12 - JULY 16 2025

  • 5 - Day Chaining Workshop

    JULY 19 - JULY 23 2025

  • 5 - Day Teaching Workshop

    JULY 26 - JULY 30 2025

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop
May
10
to May 14

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop

The Discrimination workshop is an introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of Operant Conditioning and changing animal behavior. Topics explored include; voluntary and involuntary behaviors, operant and respondent conditioning, observation, reinforcement (Primary and secondary), discriminative stimuli, timing, criteria, rate of reinforcement, extinction, punishment, mechanical skills, choice, and changing trainer behavior. This is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands-on training using Leghorn chickens as a model to explore and apply the concepts presented.  This course is a pre-requisite and designed to prepare students for the higher level workshops: Cueing, Criteria and Chaining.

PREREQUISITES: Sufficient physical, mental and emotional capability to stand the rigors of the workshop.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

5 Day Workshop total $2000

Lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

We will invoice you soon.

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Cueing Workshop
May
17
to May 21

5 - Day Cueing Workshop

Cueing Level Workshop:

The Cueing workshop is a deeper dive into the fundamental principles and practices of Operant Conditioning and changing animal behavior.  Class objectives: teach applied behavior analytic procedures, plan simple training tasks, evaluate behavior, establish reinforcement criteria, and put trained behaviors under stimulus control. Tasks will include, but not be limited to, a 2, and 3 Color laser match to sample and a go out on cue exercise.

This is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands-on training using Leghorn chickens as a model to explore and apply the concepts presented. 

PREREQUISITES: Completion of the Discrimination Workshop. This class can be taken before or after Criteria.

 5 Day Workshop Total $2000 usd

lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner are included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 usd deposit is required to secure your place.

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

You will be invoiced soon.

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Cueing Workshop
Jul
5
to Jul 9

5 - Day Cueing Workshop

Cueing Level Workshop:

The Cueing workshop is a deeper dive into the fundamental principles and practices of Operant Conditioning and changing animal behavior.  Class objectives: teach applied behavior analytic procedures, plan simple training tasks, evaluate behavior, establish reinforcement criteria, and put trained behaviors under stimulus control. Tasks will include, but not be limited to, a 3 Color laser match to sample exercise.

This is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands-on training using Leghorn chickens as a model to explore and apply the concepts presented. 

PREREQUISITES: Completion of the Discrimination Workshop. This class can be taken before or after Criteria.

 5 Day Workshop Total $2000 usd

lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner are included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 usd deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

An Invoice will be sent to you soon

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Criteria Workshop
Jul
12
to Jul 16

5 - Day Criteria Workshop

Criteria Level Workshop:

The Criteria workshop is a deeper dive into the fundamental principles and practices of Operant Conditioning and changing animal behavior. Timing, Criteria and Rate of Reinforcement as well as the process of Reinforcement will be deeply explored and tested. Good trainers have great timing, and great trainers have mastery of setting and shifting criteria when building behaviors. Students will be asked to apply behavior analytic procedures, plan training tasks, evaluate behavior and set and shift criteria for simple cued and non-cued behaviors.  Tasks will include training two chickens to go around two cones (different colors) in different ways and to change their pattern of going around the cones when the cone color is changed while the chicken is in the middle of going around the cones.

This is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands-on training using Leghorn chickens as a model to explore and apply the concepts presented. 

PREREQUISITE: Completion of the discrimination level workshop. This class can be taken before or after Cueing.

5 Day Workshop  $2000usd

Lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner are included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information:

You will be invoiced soon

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Chaining Workshop
Jul
19
to Jul 23

5 - Day Chaining Workshop

Chaining Level Workshop:  

The Chaining workshop is a deeper dive into the fundamental principles and practices of Operant Conditioning and changing animal behavior. Class Objectives: Teach more advanced behavior analytic procedures, plan and implement a student designed training program; develop complex behavioral chains.  A ladder and crossbar apparatus will be provided, and beyond training the birds to traverse this apparatus in a particular fashion students will pick additional behaviors to add to this behavioral chain.

This is a 40 hour course given over 5 consecutive days and is comprised of lectures and hands-on training using Leghorn chickens as a model to explore and apply the concepts presented. 

PREREQUISITE: Completion of both the Cueing and Criteria Workshops.

5 Day Workshop Total $2000 usd

Lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner are included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 usd deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

You will be invoiced soon

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Teaching Workshop
Jul
26
to Jul 30

5 - Day Teaching Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

5 Day Workshop $2000 usd

Lunches all 5 days and 1 dinner are included

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $500.00 usd deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

You will be invoiced soon

Thank You for Signing UP! We can’t wait to get started.

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Chaining Workshop
Oct
19
to Oct 23

5 - Day Chaining Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Please complete all portions of the form to register.

We anticipate a high demand and will process registrations on a  first come, first served basis.  You will be notified via the email provided, at which time we will invoice you for the workshop cost.  Non-payment will automatically forfeit your place in the workshop.  No refunds for cancelation.

Non Payment of $200 down payment when invoiced or full amount by September 5th, 2024 will forfeit your spot.  

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Criteria Workshop
Oct
12
to Oct 16

5 - Day Criteria Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Please complete all portions of the form to register.

We anticipate a high demand and will process registrations on a  first come, first served basis.  You will be notified via the email provided, at which time we will invoice you for the workshop cost.  Non-payment will automatically forfeit your place in the workshop.  No refunds for cancelation.

Non Payment of $200 down payment when invoiced or full amount by August 29th, 2024 will forfeit your spot.  

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Cueing Workshop
Sep
21
to Sep 25

5 - Day Cueing Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Please complete all portions of the form to register.

We anticipate a high demand and will process registrations on a  first come, first served basis.  You will be notified via the email provided, at which time we will invoice you for the workshop cost.  Non-payment will automatically forfeit your place in the workshop.  No refunds for cancelation.

Non Payment of $200 down payment when invoiced or full amount by June 6th, 2024 will forfeit your spot.  

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Criteria Workshop
Jul
20
to Jul 24

5 - Day Criteria Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Please complete all portions of the form to register.

We anticipate a high demand and will process registrations on a  first come, first served basis.  You will be notified via the email provided, at which time we will invoice you for the workshop cost.  Non-payment will automatically forfeit your place in the workshop.  No refunds for cancelation.

Non Payment of $200 down payment when invoiced or full amount by June 6th, 2024 will forfeit your spot.  

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Cueing Workshop
Jul
13
to Jul 17

5 - Day Cueing Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Please complete all portions of the form to register.

We anticipate a high demand and will process registrations on a  first come, first served basis.  You will be notified via the email provided, at which time we will invoice you for the workshop cost.  Non-payment will automatically forfeit your place in the workshop.  No refunds for cancelation.

Non Payment of $200 down payment when invoiced or full amount by May 29th, 2024 will forfeit your spot.  

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Discrimination Workshop
May
4
to May 8

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Discrimination Workshop
Apr
27
to May 1

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Discrimination Workshop
Mar
9
to Mar 13

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Discrimination Workshop is full. Please fill out and submit the waitlist form to request a place on waitlist.
Mar
2
to Mar 6

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop is full. Please fill out and submit the waitlist form to request a place on waitlist.

There are 5 total workshops. Discrimination, Cueing, Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

The Discrimination workshop must be successfully completed before admittance into Cueing and Criteria, Chaining and Teaching.

Cueing and Criteria can be successfully completed in any order, but we strongly suggest taking Cueing first. 

Once Discrimination, Cueing, and Criteria are successfully completed you will be eligible to sign up for Chaining. Teaching will be announced later in the year.

We will be honoring past Discrimination, Cueing and Criteria courses successfully completed with Dr. Bob Bailey towards your eligibility. You must provide proof of successful completion of prior Bailey Chicken Workshops.

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,500.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

If you have any further questions, please contact me Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com.

Payment Information

Venmo: @Kirsten-Kraljevic

Paypal: @KirstenKraljevic

Checks may also be accepted if you email me in advance to get approval:

Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

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5 - Day Discrimination Workshop (Copy)
Sep
18
to Sep 22

5 - Day Discrimination Workshop (Copy)

The total charge per 5-day workshop is $ 1,000.00 (payable in U.S. dollars).

Please note, a NON-REFUNDABLE $200.00 deposit is required to secure your place.

A 20% discount is offered when you sign up by midnight on July 20th. 2023

You can register for this upcoming workshop

To attend the Workshops, you must fill out an Appearance Release and Waiver of Liability. Please print these, fill them out, and email them back to Kirsten@mychickenworkshops.com

Register Form

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