Narrative Report 1

Bicol University
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

Guinobatan, Albay
Telefax Number: (052) 484-6336
Email Address: bucaf100@yahoo.com
A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR POULTRY PRODUCTION

Presented in the Faculty of the
College of Agriculture and Forestry
Prof. Lourdita Llanto
In partial fulfilment
of the Requirements for
ANIMAL SCIENCE PRACTICUM
REPIQUE, DENICE NATALIE

II-BSA
JUNE-JULY 2021
INTRODUCTION
On-Field Practice is part of a college curriculum that aims to train and orient students
about the work and their future careers. It is a type of skill development where a worker learns
how to do the work through hands-on experience. On-Field Practice is one method by which
students are exposed to fulfillment different work situations designed to give students an
opportunity to experience and a chance to apply the theories and principles that they have
learned from the school. It also helps the students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills by
performing in an actual work setting.
On-Field Practice is very important not only to teach students regarding their chosen
career but also to show students the reality about working. The students will expose to actual
work related to the course that they taking. It also helps the students to learn more about
his/her chosen field and practice what he/she has learned from the classroom. It helps in the
building up of the student’s competence. Of course, when a student is competent enough,
he/she will be able to do things successfully. This practicum develops one’s professionalism in
dealing with people and also in crops and animals. After the training, the students will be able
to handle situations properly and with confidence and enough knowledge. Further, it enhances
the critical thinking abilities and discipline of the students conducting their training or
practicum. The student’s ability to make sound decisions and evaluate pertinent factors will be
improved.
Having proper practicum training helps students in preparation not only in choosing the
right course but also for their future jobs or career. What the students learned in their
practicum activity, even those little things, can be applied when they are already working.
Students will be trained not only academically but socially as well. The way they work and
communicate with others will not be a problem for them anymore. It also gives the students in
this practicum a chance to immerse themselves in their chosen field and experience and learn
the skills necessary for animal production and related field study.
Practicum training requires effort and seriousness. Amidst the pandemic that h toad
happen to the world which greatly affects the students, the practicum had provided a powerful
tool for students to prepare for the next chapter of their college life.
SCOPE OF PRACTICUM PRACTICE
The six (6) weeks of on-field practicum was conducted by the first and second-year
students under the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the BUCAF campus. The
students have used to raise 3-5 heads of day-old chicks as an experimental animal. In this time
of the pandemic, the University Campus requires the students to work in their respective areas
so as not to expose the students to the spread of COVID-19.
The application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations is the main job of the
practicum. These were intellectual inputs in form of lectures, methods of demonstration, and
skills training. The daily task and activities raising the rising of broiler. The students had raised 5
heads of day-old chicks and had followed the standard feeding procedure of broiler. Feeding the
broilers twice a day and provided drinking water as well. Feeds were given at the right time and
the right amount to maintain the good condition of chicks. Good management practices have
been observed by the students including cleaning, record keeping, for the pelleted, and
monitoring.
PROCEDURE AND BROILER MANAGEMENT
PREPARATION OF BROODER AND BROODING
The brooder was cleaned to make it free from dust and drooping and to prevent the spread of
disease to the chicks. The brooder was cleaned or washed with the help of surf and water. After
cleaning the brooder is parts were assembled and the heater and lightning were checked.
HOUSING MANAGEMENT
Broilers need to be housed in a clean and dry environment. The broiler pen that I provide for my
chicks has some protective siding, a roof, and a form of heating (incandescent bulb), and feeding
and watering equipment. The floor of the pen is high with 3 inches above ground level.
The measurement of the pen that I provide for my chicks is 5 square feet of floor space for 5
chicks and 36 inches in height. The roof of the pen is open that’s why I use a sack to cover it, in
case of rainy days and from direct sunlight. The side of the pen is made of green plastic wire
that can be covered with a sack also for them to be protected from cold weather (especially at
night) and wind. Also, I know that broilers need some beddings or litter to help keep them warm
and absorb moisture, but we don’t have sources for litters that’s why instead of litter, I use
paper to cover the floor of the broiler pen and change it every day depending on the dampness
of the bedding.
BROODING AND REARING
Chicks should be kept warm and fed on a well-balanced diet the care and management of chicks
during the early part of life continuous brooding successful brooding results in the production of
healthy chicks in terms of quality and quantity.
After receiving of chicks they were put in a well-heated brooder which has run 24 hr before the
arrival of the pelleted for chicks at the proper temperature.
FEEDING MANAGEMENT
The broiler was fed with three types of ration i.e. broiler chick booster, broiler starter, and
broiler finisher.
TABLE 1. DAILY FEED CONSUMPTION OF BROILERS /CHICKEN
DAY/DATE (CY 2021) FEED GIVEN (GRAMS) FEED LEFT-OVER FEED CONSUMED
(GRAMS) (GRAMS)
DAY 5/JUNE 18 50 grams 0g 50 grams
DAY 18/JULY 1 250 grams 0g 250 grams
DAY 28/JULY 11 350 grams 25 g 325 grams
TOTAL
Mean/ average per =6,050g/5(broiler) =37g/5(broiler) =6,013g /5(broiler)
broiler =1,210 grams =7.4g =1,202.6g
Table 2. Growth performance of broiler/chicken
Parameters
Initial weight (grams) 52.6g
Final weight (grams) 1500g
Gain in weight (grams) 1447.4g
Feed consumption (grams) 1,202.6g
Feed conversion efficiency (FCE) 0.83
*gain weight = Final weight-Initial weight
**FCE= Feed consumption/gain in weight
Discussion and Observation
The Six (6) weeks of raising broilers showed of the live weight of the broiler were
significantly improved their growth by feeding commercial feeds and water mix with
multivitamins.
During feeding the feeds should be appropriate in particle size for maximum
acceptability. Crumble feeds are more suitable for the age of 0-3 weeks and latter mash or
palleted feed is given. The feed should be free from all types of contamination and fungal
infestation. The feeding is done with right kinds of feeding equipment for chicks. The small
feeder should be used and their number should be more. As the size of birds increases feeder
height and size are increased. The feeding is generally done twice a day morning and evening
when feed intake is likely to be the highest due to lower environmental temperature. There
always must be the provision of fresh and clean drinking water optimum performance of the
birds.
The feed intake during initial age is very small and it is increased after the age of 2 weeks
resulting in higher weight gain and after the age of 6-8 week the feed consumption is high but
gain is less so at this age the birds are suitable for table use (Table 1).
The main factors that influence feed intake are breed characteristics, feeds and feeding
management, and environmental temperature. During the hot weather, birds require less
energy to maintain body temperature. This means birds tend to get less protein and other
nutrients which cause a reduction in growth and production. To avoid this effect the nutrient
density ration should be increased in correct proportion during the summer months. The broiler
birds have higher feed intake, higher digestibility of feed, and a higher rate of conversion of feed
into body mass. Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is defined as the ratio between the amount of
consumed feed and body weight gain for a specified period. Presently the FCE of broiler birds
ranges around 0.83 (Table 2).
SUMMARY
Practicum in Agriculture is reflecting on viability and function in the Agriculture curriculum. Its
main concern is to provide and apply the skills to real-life situations and other basic agriculture
competencies. This also includes decisions making, self-confidence, and future management towards
sustainable agriculture and likewise become a livelihood.
On-Field practice provides advance technical training because the institution is readily updated
and advance. Virtual classes coupled with proper instruction and support of basic references like
handouts, videos, books, the internet, and other related reading materials make learning more
meaningful and helpful.
CONCLUSION
After the conduct of the Practicum, the following conclusions were drawn:
1. The students had acquired skills and experiences such as but not limited to record-keeping,
decision-making, critical problem-solving, and related animal production skills such as proper care and
management of poultry chicken providing essential needs of chickens.
2. The day-to-day task had exposed the student to more sensitive situations wherein the immediate
response is critical. The practicum has exposed the students to the real world of producing animals for
economic purposes.
3. The students had developed a sense of responsibility to his/her work. Much more, the students
taking this practicum developed the self-confidence that despite whatever challenges that had
happened, the students keep on fighting to achieve his/her goals.
4. The students acquired actual knowledge which the four walls of the classroom could not provide. The
experience is still the best teacher. In the real world, you are exposed to things at the frontline and your
reaction would depend on the situation you are confronted with.
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Bicol University

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY

A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR POULTRY PRODUCTION

REPIQUE, DENICE NATALIE

PROCEDURE AND BROILER MANAGEMENT

PREPARATION OF BROODER AND BROODING

TABLE 1. DAILY FEED CONSUMPTION OF BROILERS /CHICKEN

Table 2. Growth performance of broiler/chicken

Discussion and Observation

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