ACTIVITY #1

Let us determine what you already know.

1. It refers to domesticated birds or
fowls.
2. It refers to one or more
domesticated animals raised in
agricultural setting to produce
commodities such as food, fiber and
labor.
3. Devices for fence construction and
layout of animal houses.
4. It means easily ignited and capable
of burning rapidly.
5. Device for maintaining the eggs of
birds to allow them to hatch.
6. Horizontal poles where birds can sit
and rest.
7. They are considered as the best
brooders.
8. What do you call the habitat of a
chicken?
9. Containers where feeds are stored
for future use.
10. It is where the hens or layers lay
their eggs.
 FACILITIES AND
EQUIPMENT IN
POULTRY RAISING
 Dropping Board

This fixtures should be

provided in the laying
house to facilitate
collection of manure.
 Perches

These are horizontal poles

where birds can sit and rest
especially during night time.
Sufficient perches should be
constructed to prevent the birds
from crowding at night.
 Nests
Hens or layers lay their eggs in a nest.
A nest could either be open or close.
The nest should be built on a partition
or end walls. It should be high enough
above the floor so that the hen can
work under them. Each nest should be
from 10-14 inches square or depend
upon the size of the breed. It is
advisable to have dark nest.
 Feeding Troughs

These should be constructed

so as to keep the hens from
scratching the feeds and
wasting it especially when
the birds are laying eggs.
 Drinking Troughs
Drinking jars should be large and
sufficient enough to supply the water
needs of the birds for the whole day.
It is estimated that one kerosene can
of water approximately 29 liters is
enough for 100 layers the whole day.
 Feed Bins

These are containers where

feeds are stored for future
use. Feeds can also be kept
in petroleum cans which are
cheap, rat proof, and if
painted, will last longer.
 Incubator

A device for
maintaining the eggs
of birds to allow
them to hatch.
 Brooder

A brooder is a heated container

that can have its temperature
controlled in at least one area. It is
used to confine chicks with their
feed and water until they are two
weeks old and ready to go outside.
 Quiz 4.1A

Name the following

equipment and facilities in
poultry production. Pictures
are shown and students
identify the following
pictures.
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6.
7.
8.
9. They are two legged animals
which are domesticated such as
birds and fowls.
10. It refers to one or more
domesticated animals raised in
agricultural setting to produce
commodities such as food, fiber
and labor.
 Performance Task # 1

Assume that you are a poultry

raiser. Draw or layout your
dream poultry house. Use oslo
paper on your drawing. Color
your work.