COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: AGRI-FISHERY

Qualification: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

Unit of Competency: Raise Organic Chicken

Module Title: Raising Organic Chicken

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 HOW TO USE THIS COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Welcome to the module in Organic Agriculture Production NC II.

This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in order
to complete each learning outcome of the module. In each learning
outcome are Information Sheets, Self-Checks, Operation Sheets and Job
Sheets. Follow these activities on your own. If you have questions, don’t
hesitate to ask your trainer/facilitator for assistance.
The goal of this course is the development of practical skills. To gain
these skills, you must learn basic components and terminology. For the
most part, you’ll get this information from the Information Sheets and
TESDA website www.tesda.gov.ph.
This module was prepared to help you achieve the required competency, in
Organic Agriculture Production NC II. A person who has achieved this
Qualification is competent to be:
• Organic Agriculture Farmer
• Organic Chicken Raiser
• Organic Hogs Raiser
• Organic Small Ruminants Raiser
• Organic Vegetables Farmer
• Organic Concoctions and Extracts Producer
• Organic Fertilizer Producer
This will be the source of information for you to acquire knowledge
and skills in this particular competency independently and at your own
pace, with minimum supervision or help from your instructor.

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Remember to:

Work through all the information and complete the activities in each
section. Read information sheets and complete the self-check. Suggested
references are included to supplement the materials provided in this
module.
Most probably your trainer will also be your supervisor or manager.
He/she is there to support you and show you the correct way to do things.
You will be given plenty of opportunity to ask questions and practice on the
job. Make sure you practice your new skills during regular work shifts. This
way you will improve both your speed and memory and your confidence.
Use the self-check, Operation Sheets or Job Sheets at the end of
each section to test your own progress.
When you feel confident that you have had sufficient practice, ask
your Trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be
recorded in your Progress Chart and Accomplishment Chart.

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 LIST OF CORE COMPETENCIES

No Unit of Competency Module Title Code

1 Raise organic chicken Raising Organic Chicken AGR612301

2 Produce Organic vegetables Producing Organic Vegetable AGR611306

3 Produce Organic Fertilizer Producing Organic Fertilizer AGR611301

4 Produce Concoctions and Producing organic AGR611302

Extracts Concoctions and Extracts

ELECTIVE COMPETENCIES

5 Raise Organic Hogs Raising Organic Hogs AGR612302

6 Raise Organic Small Raising Organic Small AGR612303

Ruminants Ruminants

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 MODULE CONTENT

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN

MODULE TITLE : RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge,

skills and attitude in Raising Organic Chicken. It includes
identifying trainees’ requirements, preparing training plan,
monitoring work-based training and evaluating the effectiveness
of work-based training against its objectives. You will also learn
the importance of a Training Regulation in the implementation of
the Competency-Based TVET Quality Framework (PTQF).
NOMINAL DURATION : 30 hrs

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of this module you MUST be able to:

1. Select Healthy Stocks

2. Determine Suitable Chicken House Requirements
3. Install Cage/ Housing equipment
4. Feed Chicken
5. Grow and Harvest chicken

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 COMPETENCY SUMMARY

Qualification Title: ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION NC II

Unit Of Competency: RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN

Module Title: RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN

Introduction

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in promoting

career growth and advancement, specifically to integrate personal objectives
with organizational goals set and meet work priorities and maintain
professional growth and development.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module, you MUST be able to:

1. Select Healthy Stocks

2. Determine Suitable Chicken House Requirements
3. Install Cage/ Housing equipment
4. Feed Chicken
5. Grow and Harvest chicken

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. Breed/strains breeds are identified as per PNS-Organic Agriculture-

Livestock and GAHP Guidelines
2. Healthy chicks are selected based on industry acceptable.

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 3. Indicator for healthy chicks. Suitable sites for chicken house are
determined based on PNS recommendations.
4. Chicken house design is prepared based PNS recommendations.
5. House equipment installation design is prepared in line with PNS
recommendation and actual scenario.
6. House equipment are installed in line with housing equipment
installation design.
7. Bedding materials are secured based on availability in the locality.
8. Bedding is prepared in accordance with housing equipment housing
design.
9. Brooding facility is set-up in accordance with the housing equipment
installation design.
10. Suitable feed materials are selected based on availability in the locality
and nutrient requirements of chicken.
11. Feed materials are prepared following enterprise prescribed
formulation
12. Animals are fed based on feeding management program
13. Feeding is monitored following enterprise procedure
14. Growth rate is monitored based on enterprise procedures
15. Health care program are implemented based on enterprise procedures
16. Sanitation and cleanliness program are implemented based on
enterprise procedure
17. Organic waste for fertilizer formulation are collected.
18. Suitable chicken for harvest are selected based on market
specifications.
19. Production record is accomplished according to enterprise procedure.

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LEARNING OUTCOME # 1 SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE
HOUSING

CONTENTS:

● Types, breeds and strains of chicken

● Characteristics of desirable and undesirable strains for organic

chicken

● Selection of healthy chicks

● Culling parameters

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Breed/strains breeds are identified as per PNS-Organic Agriculture-

Livestock and GAHP Guidelines
2. Healthy chicks are selected based on industry acceptable.
3. indicator for healthy chicks. Suitable site for chicken house are
determined based on PNS recommendations.
4. Chicken house design is prepared based PNS recommendations.
5. House equipment installation design is prepared in line with PNS
recommendation and actual scenario.

CONDITIONS: Students/Trainees must be provided with the following:

• Training farm
• Reference materials
• PNS-Organic Agriculture-Livestock and GAHP

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 Guidelines
• PPE
• Appropriate Tools and Equipment
ASSESSMENT METHODS:

● Practical/Demo examination

● Oral Questioning

LEARNING EXPERIENCES

Learning Activities Special Instructions

- Read Information Sheet 1.1-1 This Learning Outcome deals with
“Types, Breeds and Strain of the development of the Institutional
Chicken” then answer the Self- Competency Evaluation Tool which
Check 1.1-1 and Compare Answer trainers use in evaluating their
with Answer Key1.1-1 trainees after finishing a
-Answer self- check. 1.1-1 Compare competency of the qualification.
answers with the Answer Key 1.1-1 Go through the learning activities
-Read information sheet no 1.1-2 outlined for you on the left column
“Characteristics of desirable and to gain the necessary information or
undesirable strains for organic knowledge before doing the tasks to
chicken” then answer the Self- Check practice on performing the
1.1-2 and Compare Answer with requirements of the evaluation tool.
Answer Key1.1-2 The output of this LO is a complete
-Answer self- check. 1.1-2 Compare Institutional Competency Evaluation
answers with the Answer Key 1.1-2 Package for one Competency of
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
-Read information sheet 1.1-3 PRODUCTION NC II. Your output
“Selection of healthy chicks” then shall serve as one of your portfolios
answer the Self- Check 1.1-3 and for your Institutional Competency
Compare Answer with Answer Evaluation for RAISING ORGANIC
Key1.1-1 CHICKEN Feel free to show your
-Answer self- check. 1.1-3 Compare outputs to your trainer as you
answers with the Answer Key 1.1-3 accomplish them for guidance and
evaluation.
Read Information Sheet 1.1-
4”Culling Parameters” then answer

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 the Self- Check 1.1-4 and compare
answers with the Answer Key 1.1-4
-Answer self- check. 1.1-4 Compare
answers with the Answer Key 1.1-4
After doing all the activities for this
LO1, you are ready to proceed to
the next LO2: Determine Suitable
Chicken House Requirements

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-1

Types, Breeds and Strains of Chicken

Learning Objectives:

After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to:

a. Identify types, breeds and strains of chicken.

Breeds refer to a group of bird that have similar body shape and
conformation, they breed true to the type and are descended from common
ancestry. Within a breed, a sub- group which differ either in comb shape or
plumage colour or both is referred to as “Variety”. Within a variety, another
sub-group may be developed by a breeder with a specific desired
characteristic is called “Strain”

Ex: Babcock strain of Single comb White Leghorn

Before learning about the different breeds, varieties and strains of chicken,
it is suggested to go through the different parts of a chicken thoroughly (Fig.
1.1) for better understanding.

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 (Fig. 1.1)Parts of Chicken
-Beak - The chicken's beak serves three functions. First, it is the chicken's
mouth. Second, it is used for fighting and protection. And third, it functions
as the teeth of the chicken, enabling the bird to break grass, ban Beak - The
chicken's beak serves three functions. First, it is the chicken's mouth.
Second, it is used for fighting and protection. And third, it functions as the
teeth of the chicken, enabling the bird to break grass, bananas, and other
foods into pieces small enough to swallow grass, bananas, and other foods
into pieces small enough to swallow.

-Comb and wattles - It is believed that the comb and wattles of chickens
serve to cool their blood.

-Ear lobes - The ear lobes of chickens serve hearing and other ear functions.

-Eyes - The eyeball of a chicken is stationary; thus, a chicken must move its
head to vary the range of vision

-Feathers - Feathers provide insulation and buffer extremes of heat and

cold

-Wings - Chickens cannot fly very well. They can flap their wings sufficiently
to raise themselves about three meters (m) off the ground.

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-Tail and tail feathers - The tail is used for balance while walking and, in
flying, as a rudder for up - and - down and side - to - side motion.

-Feet and Claws- in addition to walking, feet and claws are used in fighting
(for protection) and in finding food.

There are several differences between male and female chickens that should
help in identification. There are:

1. Size - The male will grow taller and usually weighs between 0.5 and 1
kg (1 to 2 pounds) more than females of the same age upon reaching
maturity. A male of one breed may weigh less than the female of another
breed. This greater size is not apparent until the chicken attains four weeks
of age. At one day old there is no difference at all between male and female
chicks.

2. Comb and spurs - The comb of the male will become much larger
than the comb of a female. On the female, spurs hardly develop at all when
compared to the male.

3. Vocal expressions - Everyone knows that a rooster crows while a hen

doesn't. What is not generally known is that roosters crow intermittently all
day long, not just in the morning.

4. Feathers - Adult males have distinguishably different feathers from

those of adult females. The most distinguishable are the tail feathers
which are long and stringy on the male.

Usually, male chickens of improved layer breeds are destroyed within a day
or two after they are taken from the incubator because it is uneconomical to
raise them for meat. In the case of improved meat breeds, both female and
male are of economic value and are raised.

Chicken Breeds

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Selecting the best breed of chicken can be difficult as there are so many
choices. Understanding their differences will help to save you time and
money. The following chart highlights characteristics considered by
producers when determining the breeds for their flocks. It is designed to be
a starting point when deciding between all the breeds. Once you pick the
breed you are most interested in, further research of the breed is
encouraged.
Breed Varieties Egg Egg Size Characteristics Primary
Color Usage

Anconas Single Comb White Large Known for Eggs

being
Rose Comb
excellent
large egg
layers. Non-
setting.

Australorps Black Brown Large Popular breed Dual

for light brown
eggs, heavy
bird used for
meat as well.

Brahmas Light, Dark, Brown Large Heavy-bodied, Eggs

Buff broody breed

Cochins Barred, Brown Small Fluffy feather, Eggs

Silver
Laced, broody breed,
Golden and
Laced,
Blue, considered one
Brown
of the largest

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 breeds.

Leghorn Buff, Black, White XL Prolific egg Eggs

Silver, Red, layer
Black Tailed
Red,
Columbian

New Red Brown Medium Dual Purpose Dual

Hampshire breed Purpose
Red

Orpington White Brown Large breed, and an Dual

excellent egg Purpose

layer.

Plymouth Barred, Brown Large Dual purpose Dual

Rock White, Buff, broody Purpose
Partridge chickens that
will make good
mothers

Rhode Single Comb Brown Large Known for Dual

Island Reds and being the best type
egg layer as a
Rose Comb
dual purpose
breed.

There are at least seven strains of Philippine native chickens.

• Darag from Panay

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• Banaba from Batangas

• Bolinao from Pangasinan

• Boholano from Bohol

• Camarines from Bicol

• Paraoakan from Palawan

• Zampen from Zamboanga Peninsula

PARAOAKAN

• Native

• Broiler type

• From Palawan and MIMAROPA Region

• Tall and slender body

• Feisty. Often used as game fowls

• Has tender and flavourful meat

• Black with brown and red feathers

• Strong immune system

DARAG

• Native

• Broiler Type

• From Panay Island and Visayas Region

• Meat is tastier than Paraoakan (claimed as

the

most delicious chicken meat in the whole

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Philippines

• Have red, black, orange feathers

• Average size (1.5-2kg live weight)

• Strong immune system

BANABA

• Native

• Broiler type

• From CALABARZON Region

• Bigger in size compared to Paraoakan and

Darag

• Strong immune system

SASSO

• Foreign (France)

• Broiler and Layer type

• Brown to light brown feathers

• Plump and short bodies

• Rarely flies. Often grounded

• Tasty and tender meat

• Egg Color: Brown

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WHITE LEG HORN

• Foreign (Tuscany, Italy)

• Broiler and Layer type

• Popularly known as the “45-day old” chicken

• Egg Color: White

RHODE ISLAND

• Foreign (Rhode Island, USA)

• Layer type

• Short but big bodied

• Produces Large sized eggs

• Egg color: Brown

• Mostly grey, sometimes brown feathers

CHINESE CHICKEN (ULIKBA, SILKIES)

• Foreign (China, India, South east asia

• Broiler type

• Highly expensive

• The chinese believe that it’s meat has

medicinalproperties

• Has white feathers but meat and bones

are all black

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• Short and puffy bodies

• Calm and friendly

Egg and Meat Production

Some chicken breeds are referred to as dual-purpose breeds that will

lay an adequate amount of eggs and grow large enough for meat
production. The downside, though, is that the chicken will not mature
quickly like other breeds of meat chickens. Hybrid birds, also called
sex-linked, tend to be good dual-purpose, but hybrid birds cannot
reproduce.

Meat Production
Chickens that are bred solely for meat production are
generally poor egg layers because these birds are faster growing.
Because of their faster growth, meat birds require a larger amount of
feed daily with a higher protein content compared to egg- laying
birds. The fastest growing birds are a Cornish chicken crossed with
a White Rock, which is referred to as a Cornish Cross. Using good
livestock care practices, producers will have fryers at approximately
seven weeks weighing 4 to 6 pounds, reaching roasting stage of 6 to
10 pounds in eight to 12 weeks.

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 Self –Check 1.1-1
Identification. Fill in the blank with the correct word

1. It is within a breed, a sub-group which differ

either in comb shape or plumage color or both.
2. refer to a group of birds that have similar body
shape and conformation, they breed true to the
type and are descended from common ancestry.
3. It is within a variety, another sub-group may
be developed by a breeder with a specific desired
characteristic.
4. used for balance while walking and, in flying,
as a rudder for up - and - down and side - to -
side motion.
5. Known for being the best egg layer as a dual-
purpose breed.

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 Answer Key 1.1-1

1. Variety
2. Breed
3. Strain
4. Tail and tail feathers
5. Rhode Island Red

INFORMATION SHEET no 1.1-2

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 Characteristics of Desirable and Undesirable Strains for
Organic Chicken

SELECTING HEALTHY STOCKS

• A successful chicken farm begins with a good breed (Genetic)
– Breed that is adopted to the local environment
– Predictable outcome in weight or eggs
– Sourced at a reliable breeder

Physical Characteristics of a Good Quality Chick

• Eyes
Good quality chicks must have large, prominent eyes, indicating health and
vigor. These are two essential requirements for quality chicks. If one looks
into a box containing day-old chicks, the first impression that he/she
should get is to look on chick eyes

• Shank
Good quality chicks have strong well filled legs of good bright color, and
creamy white down (the fluffy fine feathers just below the anus). Chicks that
have pale thin legs and with chalk white coat should be rejected. Thin,
white or pale shank chicks do not possess vigor and health needed for
efficient growth.

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•Weight and color
Good quality chicks should have a uniform size and color, the color
characteristic of the breed or strain, and must weigh about 35 – 40g.
• Feather
The down should be well fluffed out and of the proper color of the breed or
strain. Chicks with sticky off-colored down denote faulty incubation that
produces weak chicks.

• Deformities
Deformed chicks, meaning chicks with crooked legs and toes, crooked
beaks, small eyes, or chicks with blindness, paralysis of the legs or neck
and imperfectly healed navels should be discarded or rejected

Philippine National Standards (Minimum Requirements for animal

production)Breeds and breeding

Indigenous/Native breed should be preserved and promoted

• Breeding to consider the following traits
– Reasonable productivity level
– Adaptability to local conditions
– Longevity, temperament and
good health
– Provides good quality traits and
products
– Give birth with minimal veterinary attention

Breeds and breeding

• Use of artificial insemination is allowed
• Breeding technique that are NOT ALLOWED
– Embryo transfer
– Genetic engineering

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– Treatments with reproductive hormone
– Semen sexing
• Use of genetically engineered species not allowed

Self –Check 1.1-2

True or False. Fill in the blank with the correct word.

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__________ 1. A successful chicken farm begins with a good breed.
__________ 2. Embryo transfers are allowed in Organic ways.
__________3. According to PNS Genetic Engineering is not allowed in
organic ways of raising chicken.
___________4. The use of Artificial insemination is allowed in raise organic
chicken.
___________5. Indigenous/Native breed should be preserved and promoted.
Breeding to consider the following traits reasonable
productivity level

Key Answer 1.1-2

1. True

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 2. False
3. True
4. True
5. True

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1-3

Selection of healthy Chicks

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LEARNING OUTCOME # 2 Determine Suitable Chicken House
Requirements
CONTENTS:
● Characteristics of a suitable site

● Housing designs and housing materials/equipment specifications

● In door/Out door space requirements

● PNS, Animal Welfare Act, Good Animal Husbandry Practices

(GAHP), DENR, government zoning ordinances
● Local materials for chicken house and ranging area

● Brooding facility

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. House equipment are installed in line with housing equipment
installation design
2. Bedding materials are secured based on availability in the
locality
3. Bedding is prepared in accordance with housing equipment
housing design
4. Brooding facility is set-up in accordance with the housing
equipment installation design.

CONDITIONS: Students/Trainees must be provided with the

following:

• PPE

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 • Appropriate Tools and Equipment
● Tools and materials:
-paper
-pencil
-learning materials (PNS, Animal Welfare Act, GAHP,
DENR/government zoning ordinances)
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
• Practical/Demo examination
• Oral Questioning

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 LEARNING EXPERIENCE

Learning Activities Special Instructions

- Read Information Sheet 1.2-1 This Learning Outcome deals with
“Characteristics of a suitable site” the development of the Institutional
then answer the Self- Check 1.2-1 Competency Evaluation Tool which
and Compare Answer with Answer trainers use in evaluating their
Key1.2-1 trainees after finishing a
-Answer self- check. 1.2-1 Compare competency of the qualification.
answers with the Answer Key 1.2-1 Go through the learning activities
-Read information sheet no 1.2-2 outlined for you on the left column
“Housing designs and housing to gain the necessary information or
materials/equipment specifications” knowledge before doing the tasks to
then answer the Self- Check 1.2-2 practice on performing the
and Compare Answer with Answer requirements of the evaluation tool.
Key1.2-2 The output of this LO is a complete
-Answer self- check. 1.2-2 Compare Institutional Competency Evaluation
answers with the Answer Key 1.2-2 Package for one Competency of
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
PRODUCTION NC II. Your output
shall serve as one of your portfolios
for your Institutional Competency
Evaluation for RAISING ORGANIC
CHICKEN Feel free to show your
outputs to your trainer as you
accomplish them for guidance and
evaluation.

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 After doing all the activities for this
LO1, you are ready to proceed to the
next LO2: SET-UP cage equipment
Read information sheet no 1.2-
3“Local materials for chicken
house and ranging area” then
answer the Self- Check 1.2-3 and
Compare Answer with Answer
Key1.2-3
Answer self- check. 1.2-3 Compare
answers with the Answer Key 1.2-3

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 Information Sheet No. 1.2-1

Characteristics of a Suitable Site

Birds should be properly housed to provide comfort and protection for

efficient production. In planning the structures and equipment needed for
poultry production, certain factors must be taken into account. the chicken
house must be constructed with local materials, preferably cheaper but
sturdy enough to protect them. Good ventilation is necessary for the growth
of chicken. In natural farming, odor is tolerable because of the bedding
materials that includes microorganism which suppress the growth of non-
beneficial micro-organism that is responsible of the bad odor.
The following measures will help in achieving suitable house temperature
and ventilation
1. Longitudinal axis of poultry houses should be on an east-west
orientation to avoid as much direct sunlight as possible inside the
building.
2. Poultry houses with natural ventilation should be no more than 10
meters in width for efficient air movement.
3. Distance between poultry houses should be at least equivalent to
width of the building to allow free air circulation.
4. Roof eaves should be no less than 2.5 meters from floor level to reduce
solar heat that would reach the birds.

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 5. Roof overhang of 1.5 meters should be provided to increase shaded
area of the poultry house and to protect inside of building from driving
rain.
6. Roof should have a minimum slope of 35% to enhance air movement
inside poultry house.
7. Roof monitors or ventilators are very useful in allowing exist of hot air.
However, these should be constructed to exclude entry of rain.
8. Shade trees can be planted around poultry houses to increase shaded
area. These trees, however, should not obstruct natural ventilation.
9. Reflective light-color paint can be applied on the roof to help reduce
solar heat.
10. Use of roofing materials such as aluminum, asbestos or nipa.
11. Installation of sprinklers on rooftops to spray water during
weather.
12. Blowers or fans can be installed inside poultry house

Site Selection

▪ Location should be well drained and placed the higher portions of the

land, provide fencing.

▪ Near the caretaker’s bunkhouse

▪ Cool shady area; cooler the better

▪ Near electricity and water source as much as possible

▪ Away from neighbors

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 ▪ East west conformation

▪ Safe from predators like rats, cats, dogs, ants, birds, Snakes

Self Check 1.2-1

Enumerate the Site Selection for Poultry Housing

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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 Answer Key 1.2-1

Site Selection

▪ Location should be well drained and placed the higher portions of the

land, provide fencing.

▪ Near the caretaker’s bunkhouse

▪ Cool shady area; cooler the better

▪ Near electricity and water source as much as possible

▪ Away from neighbors

▪ East west conformation

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 ▪ Safe from predators like rats, cats, dogs, ants, birds, Snakes

Information Sheet 1.2-2

Housing Designs and Housing Materials Equipment
Specifications

The main reason for putting birds into different poultry houses is that each
type of bird requires a different level of management. Similarly, you can
keep broilers in one poultry house and layers in another.

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Likewise, separating your chickens into different poultry homes also makes
it easier to recognize the different breeds.

Here are the common types of poultry housing that you can find on a
poultry farm.

1. Brooder/Chick House
It is a heated poultry house for raising young chickens, turkeys, and ducks
from birth to about 8 weeks of age.
A brooding house is created to house chicks from birth until they are no
longer in need of additional warmth.
Likewise, heat light, food, and water for the chicks, as well as bedding such
as pine shavings, are normally available.
2. Grower Poultry Housing
The grower house is used to rear birds from 9 to 18 weeks of age. Grower
poultry houses are very important for layer poultry farmers. This is where the
birds will be prepared until they achieve maturity and are ready to lay eggs.

3. Layer Poultry Housing

Poultry birds that are raised for egg production are known as layers.
In order to get better egg production from your birds, you need to give them
proper care.
Furthermore, an excellent layer poultry housing system ensures that the
birds are safe, healthy, and productive.
Likewise, the layer house is where your birds that are 18 weeks of age are
reared, up to 72 weeks of age.
You must also be aware of the environmental standards at various stages of
their development.
Finally, you can raise layer poultry in both deep litter and cage systems.

4. Broiler House

It’s necessary to have a good broiler poultry housing system if you want to
keep your meat birds healthy and productive.

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Similarly, broilers gain maturity within a short period of time because they
are raised for commercial purposes.
Basically, this is where you grow your birds for commercial meat
production.
Finally, for the proper growth of your birds, you have to make a suitable
house for them.

5. Breeder House

This housing system is being used by breeder farmers to raise birds that are
the parents of broiler chickens.

As a result, most breeder poultry farms have a hatchery for hatching the
farm’s eggs.

The breeder poultry house is where both male and female breeders are kept
in an ideal sex ratio to produce fertilized eggs.

Types of Poultry Housing Systems

There are four systems of poultry housing that many farmers use. They are;

1. The free-range or extensive poultry housing system

2. The semi-intensive poultry housing system
3. Folding unit system of poultry housing
4. Intensive system of poultry housing

1. Free Range Poultry Housing System

The free-range poultry housing system refers to a method of housing birds
that allows them to walk freely throughout the farm.
The free-range poultry housing system is the oldest method of housing
poultry.
The provision of shelter, greens, feed, water, and shade for the birds is one
of the aspects of a free-range pen.

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The birds feed on herbs, seeds, and insects. However, you still have to
protect them from predatory animals and infectious diseases.
Likewise, free-range poultry is cheaper to create because the shelter only
requires temporary roofing.

2. Semi-Intensive Poultry Housing System

Small-scale poultry producers are familiar with the semi-intensive chicken

housing method.

Birds must be reared partly in buildings and partially on the ground or in a

free-range environment.

However, simple houses with thatched roofs, strewn earth floors, or slatted
floors are common.

Lastly, this system protects the animals against predators and worsening
weather conditions.

3. Fold Unit System of Poultry Housing

The chicken house and run are combined in a folding unit poultry housing
system.

The birds get enough food from the herbage, which includes insects, worms,
and plants.

Furthermore, each bird should have one square foot of floor area in the
house and three square feet in the run, for a total of 4.0 square feet per bird
in the entire unit

In addition, this system will require you to move the chicken housing every
day in order to provide the birds with the fresh ground.

Lastly, the folded unit designed for 25 birds is the most convenient to use.

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4. Intensive Poultry Farming System
This method is the most efficient, easy, system for large-scale modern
chicken production.

Only this technology is used for commercial chicken rearing. Intensive

poultry housing systems come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Finally, if you want to get into the poultry farming business, you should
consider setting up an intensive housing system.

There are different types of intensive poultry housing systems. They are;

● Deep litter system

● Slated or wired floor system

● Combination of the slatted floor and deep litter system

● Aviaries

● Cage system

Poultry House Roofing

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 SHED TYPE
Shed roofs have a single sloping side and feature one of the most
straightforward designs. They are also known as skillion roofs.

COMBINATION TYPE
A combination roof is, quite literally, a combination of types of roofs. Often
incorporating two or more designs for aesthetics and practical reasons,
combination roofs can feature a range of styles; a clerestory and hip roof, for
example.

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 GABLE TYPE
A gable roof is a type of roof design where two sides slope downward toward
the walls – and the other two sides include walls that extend from the
bottom of the eaves to the peak of the ridge.

MONITOR TYPE
A monitor roof is a type of roof design that features a raised central section, often
referred to as a “monitor,” that runs the length of the roof. The monitor section is
typically raised above the rest of the roof, and may be topped with windows or other
openings to provide natural light and ventilation.

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 SEMI-MONITOR TYPE

Semi monitor roof : Roof has 2 slopes but one overlap the other at the
ridge of roof with ventilating gap of 1 feet.

HOUSING MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

1.Lighting- Light is important for proper development during the rearing

period, to stimulate egg production and to steer the behavior of the birds.

2.Brooders-heated enclosure to provide shelter for young livestock and

poultry.

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3.Chick Guards- A brooder guard is used during the first week or two of
brooding. It keeps the chicks near the heat source and drafts. The use of
brooder guards has been indicated as safe and convenient. It comes in a roll
that can spread out into a circle or crimped or folded to make corners.

4. Feeder- feeders are equipment used to feed the birds, by placing feed in
them. They may be conventional, semi-automatic of various designs and
shapes and made up of either metal or plastic.

5.Waterer- a waterer is simply the vessel or system you use to provide water
for your birds. Waterers may be basic and made from plastic or metal.

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6. Debeaker- debeaking, beak trimming (also spelt beak-trimming), or beak
conditioning is the partial removal of the beak of poultry, especially layer
hens and turkeys

7.Nest Box- nesting boxes provide chickens a safe and secure location to lay eggs.
Nesting boxes provide chickens a safe and secure location to lay eggs. During much
of the year, the average hen will lay an egg nearly every day.

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8. Incubator- are used for artificially hatching eggs when you don't have
any hens to maintain the eggs warm. An incubator re-creates the conditions
that are required to hatch eggs such as warmth, humidity, and ventilation.
For eggs to hatch in an incubator you want to keep the settings stable and
constant.

9. Egg Candler- candling is a method used to observe the growth and

development of an embryo inside an egg which uses a bright light source
behind the egg to show details through the shell. It is so called because the
original sources of light used were candles.

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 Self Check1.2-2

Enumerate the following:

A. Housing materials/equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

B. Poultry House Roofing

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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 Answer Key 1.2-2

A. Housing materials/equipment:
1.Lighting
2.Brooders
3.Chick Guards
4.Feeder
5.Waterer
6.Debeaker
7.Nest Box
8.Incubator
9.Egg Handler

B. Poultry House Roofing

1. Shed Type
2.Combination Type
3.Gable Type
4.Monitor Type
5. Semi- monitor type

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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.2-3
“Local Materials for Chicken House and Ranging area”

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