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TLE-Animal Production
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Purposes of Feeding Chicken
TLE – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 6: Purposes of Feeding Chicken
First Edition, 2020

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TLE-Animal
Production
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Purposes of Feeding Chicken
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the nature of Animal Production. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. discuss the purposes of feeding chicken;
2. explain the primary function of feeds;
3. identify the essential nutrients needed by the chicken; and
4. appreciate the value of efficient feed and feeding chicken.

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 What I Know

Direction:Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in
your notebook.

1. The greatest percentage of expenses incurred in broiler production is the

cost of_____.
a. antibiotics b. chicks c. feeds d. labor

2. Birds are fed to supply nutrients needed for their_____.

a. growth and development
b. life maintenance
c. reproduction
d. reproduction, life maintenance, growth and development

3. Which of the following reasons below is the primary function of feeds?

a. For fattening c. For reproduction of their kind
b. For growth and development d. For maintenance of life

4. For maximum efficiency, nutrients have to be supplied with the______.

a. balanced ration c. right quantity of ration
b. right quality of ration d. right quantity and quality of balanced
ration

5. Nutrients are supplied through the feeds which provide the birds with the
needed_____.
a. energy
b. protein
c. vitamins and minerals
d. all of the above

6. Which of the choices below constitute the largest portion of poultry feeds?
a. Carbohydrates
b. Fats and ash
c. Protein
d. Vitamins

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7. Which statement below best describes yellow corn?
a. High in fiber but contains an adequate amount of fats
b. One of the best grains in fattening chickens
c. The cheapest source of carbohydrates
d. The common and cheapest source of plant protein

8. Which is NOT a function of water?

a. Acts as a food carrier
b. Acts as tissue lubricant
c. Aids in digestion and absorption
d. Supplies the animal’s body with energy

9. The kind of broiler/diet which has the highest protein content is_____.
a. chick booster
b. chick starter
c. finisher feeds
d. grower feeds

10. Which of the following is NOT beneficially influenced by antibiotics?

a. Feed conversion
b. Rate of growth
c. Reduction of mortality
d. Repair of broken tissues

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Lesson
Purposes of Feeding
1 Chicken
Feeds have components called nutrients that aid or support an
animal’s life.

Poultry birds require essential nutrients for growth, body

maintenance, and egg production. These nutrients are supplied through the
feeds and provide the bird’s energy, protein, vitamins, and mineral
requirements.

For maximum efficiency, these nutrients have to be supplied at

the right quality, quantity, or in a balanced ration for each type of bird at
any stage of growth.

Understanding the fundamentals of poultry feeding is essential so

that the birds may be fed economically for a profitable business.

The biggest percentage of expenses incurred in poultry raising

goes to feeds. Hence the poultry raiser should pay careful attention to this
very important item in poultry production otherwise there will be an
unnecessary amount of feed waste and, consequently, lower profits.

Essential Nutrients Needed by the Chicken

1. Protein. Its function is to repair broken tissues and maintain proper
growth and development. A greater part of the animal’s body such as the
muscle, skin, feathers, blood, brains, tendons, and internal organs are made
up principally of protein.

Sources of Plant Protein

• Soybean meal

• Copra meal

• Sun-flower meal

• Ipil-ipil leaf meal

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 Sources of Animal Protein

• Fish meal

• Shrimp meal

• Meat and bone meal

• Blood meal

2. Energy. This constitutes a large portion of poultry feeds. Heat and energy
are furnished in the poultry’s body by these nutrients. Carbohydrates are
also utilized as materials for fattening broilers.

Sources

Cereals - corn, rice, sorghum

Root crops – cassava, camote, gabi

3. Fats. Its major function is to supply the birds with heat and energy.

4. Vitamins. Vitamins act as an aid to the feed-in regulating bodily

processes. and supporting normal growth and reproduction. (A, B,D& G)

5. Minerals. They are needed by the chicken’s body 200 eggs in a year. A
layer uses 40 ounces of mineral matter to form the shell of the eggs. The hen
has only 2 ounces therefore be added to the hen’s ration to meet her mineral
needs.

GLOSSARY
By- product – secondary product produced in addition to the

principal product

Crude protein – includes the true protein and all other nitrogenous

compounds in feeds

Fast growth - characteristics of poultry to reach the desired market

weight in the shortest possible time

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Feeding - the process of giving feeds to the animal

Feed ingredients - the sources of nutrients which are used in preparing

poultry feeds

Feeds - edible materials which are consumed by animals that

contribute energy and or nutrients to the animal diet

Nutrients - substances that nourish and promote animal growth.

Palatable - agreeable in taste

Poultry - feathered animals that render economic service to men

What’s In

Direction: Read carefully the question and answer this in your notebook.

1. Why should we feed our chickens properly?

Notes to the Teacher

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 What’s New

Direction: Observe backyard poultry raising at home or in your locality and

list down available feeds (local or commercial feeds) used in feeding
chickens. List down as many as you can. Write your answer in your
notebook.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

What is It

The largest cost in raising poultry for meat and egg production goes
to feeds. Understanding the fundamentals of poultry feeding is essential so
that the birds may be fed economically. Nevertheless, learners and poultry
raisers should know the essential nutrients for chicken for them to be able
to provide what is only beneficial to chicken for optimum production and
maximize the utilization of investment.

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 What’s More

Direction: Identify the nutrients on the following local sources of feeds. Copy
and answer this in your notebook.
1. Ipil-ipil leaves -
2. Corn -
3. Cassava –
4. Dried fish -
5. Coconut –
6. Salt –
7. Ripe papaya –
8. Camote -
9. Soybean -
10. Kangkong -

What I Have Learned

Direction: Answer the following questions in your notebook.

1. Why should a chicken raiser know the essential nutrients needed by the
birds and their functions to the animal’s body?
2. What should a poultry raiser do to minimize the cost of feeds?

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 What I Can Do

Direction: Using local ingredients available at home, perform any of the

following activity . Take videos or pictures when doing the activity (optional)

1. Place a kilo of mature coconut meat under the sun until it becomes very

dry. Chop and press the coconut to extract the oil. After the oil has been
removed, cook the coco meat and squeeze it in a vat. Add some sugar or
molasses. The finished product will be a nutritious and delicious copra
meal.

2. Collect dried fish heads or any discarded parts of fish. Dry them
under the sun and grind finely. This is an example of a fish meal. It will
provide a maximum of 45 percent protein to the chicken’s diet.

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 Assessment

Direction: Identify what is being described in the sentence. Write your

answer in your notebook.
1. A nutrient that constitutes a large portion of poultry feeds.
2. Its major function is to supply the birds with heat and energy.
3. The process of giving feeds to the animal.
4. These are substances that nourish and promote animal growth.
5. The function of this nutrient is to repair tissues and maintain proper
growth and development.

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What I Know What's More Assessment
1. C 1. Protein 1. Carbohydrates
2. D 2. Carbohydrates 2. Fats
3. D 3. Carbohydrates 3. Feeding
4. D 4. Protein 4. Nutrients
5. D 5. Protein 5. Protein
6. A 6. Minerals
7. C 7. Vitamins
8. D 8. Carbohydrates
9. A 9. Protein
10. D 10. Vitamins
Answer Key
References
1. Dr. Rojo, Luz V., et.al Effective Technology and Home Economics I & II

2. Valdez, Emmanuel S., et.al Agriculture and Fishery Arts

3. Anacleto B. Coronel, MS., DVM., A Primer on Animal Husbandry,

Verde Bookstore, 1971

4. Technology and Livelihood Education III Agriculture and Fishery

Technology Animal Productions, SEDP SERIES, 1992

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