7 Cblm

Sector:AGRICULTURE

Qualification Title:

ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION

Unit of Competency:

RAISE ORGANIC CHICKEN

Module Title:

RAISING ORGANIC CHICKEN

Ed. Tabuñar’s Farm Learning Site Ballesteros, Cagayan

(Qualification Title) COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIALS List of Competencies No.

Unit of Competency

Module Title

Code

1.

Raise organic chicken

Raising Organic Chicken

AGR612301

2.

Produce organic vegetables

Producing Organic Vegetables

AGR611306

3.

Produce organic fertilizer

Producing Organic Fertilizers

AGR611301

4.

Produce organic concoctions and extracts

Producing Organic Concoctions and Extract

AGR611302

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References/Further Reading Performance Criteria Checklist Operation/Task/Job Sheet Self Check Answer Key Self Check Information Sheet Learning Experiences Learning Outcome Summary

Module Module Content Content Module List of Competencies Content Module Content

Module Content Front Page

In our efforts to standardize CBLM, the above parts are recommended for use in Competency Based Training (CBT) in Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Technology Institutions. The next sections will show you the components and features of each part.

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MODULE CONTENT UNIT OF COMPETENCY: Raise Organic Chicken MODULE TITLE: Raising Organic Chicken

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to raise organic chicken efficiently and effectively. It includes selecting healthy stocks, determine suitable chicken house requirements, install cage equipment, feed chicken, and manage health and growth of chicken and harvesting activities.

NOMINAL DURATION:

LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of this module you MUST be able to:  Select healthy stocks and suitable housing  Set-up cage equipment  Feed chicken  Grow and harvest chicken ASSESSMENT CRITERIA: o Breed/strains breeds are identified as Agriculture-Livestock and GAHP Guidelines

per

PNS-Organic

o Healthy chicks are selected based on industry acceptable indicator for healthy chicks. o Suitable site for chicken house are determined based on PNS recommendations. o Chicken house design is prepared based PNS recommendations. o House equipment installation design is prepared in line with PNS recommendation and actual scenario. o House equipment are installed in line with housing equipment installation design o Bedding materials are secured based on availability in the locality o Bedding is prepared in accordance with housing equipment housing design o Brooding facility is set-up in accordance with the housing equipment installation design. Date Developed:

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o Suitable feed materials are selected based on availability in the locality and nutrient requirements of chicken. o Feed materials are prepared following enterprise prescribed formulation. o Animals are fed based on feeding management program. o Feeding is monitored following enterprise procedure. o Growth rate is monitored based on enterprise procedures. o Health care program are implemented based on enterprise procedures. o Organic waste for fertilizer formulation are collected. o Suitable chicken for harvest are selected based on market specifications. o Production record is accomplished according to enterprise procedure

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LEARNING OUTCOME NO. 1 (Select healthy stocks and suitable housing) Contents: 1.

Different breeds/strain breeds of chicken

2.

PNS-Organic Agriculture Livestock and GAHP Guidelines

3.

Indicators in selecting healthy chicks

Assessment Criteria 1. Breed/strains breeds are identified as per PNS-Organic AgricultureLivestock and GAHP Guidelines 2. Healthy chicks are selected based on industry acceptable indicator for healthy chicks. 3. 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 The participants will have access to: 1. Identify breed/strain breeds as per PNS-Organic Agriculture-Livestock and GAHP Guidelines. 2. Select healthy chicks base on industry acceptable indicator for healthy chicks. 3. Determine suitable recommendations.

site

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chicken

house

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PNS

4. Prepare chicken house design base on PNS recommendations. 5. Prepare house equipment installation design in line with PNS recommendation and actual scenario. Assessment Method: 1. Written Examination 2. Demonstration with oral questioning 3. Interview

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Learning Experiences Learning Outcome 1 (SELECT HEALTHY STOCKS AND SUITABLE HOUSING) Learning Activities

Special Instructions

Read Information Sheet No. In terms of problems relating to the subject 1.1-1 on Identifying Breed/ matter or topic do not hesitate to approach Strain Breeds your trainer. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on Identifying Breed/Strain Breeds you can answer Self-Check 1.1-1. Answer Self- check No. 1.1-1

If you scored 100% upon comparing your answer to the Answer Key of Self-Check 2.1-1, you may now proceed to Information Sheet 1.12, if not review the information sheet and go over the Self-Check again.

Read Information No.1.1-2 on Listen attentively so that you may be able to Selecting Healthy Chicks acquire the information on Selecting Healthy Chicks. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on Selecting Healthy Chicks. Answer Self- check No. 1.1-2

If you scored 100% upon comparing your answer to the Answer Key of Self-Check 1.1-2, you may now proceed to Information Sheet 1.13, if not review the information sheet and go over the Self-Check again.

Demonstrate task sheet 1.1-2 on how to select healthy chicks. Based on standard provide trainee’s material to practice the task.

In terms of problems relating to the subject matter or topic do not hesitate to approach your trainer. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on demonstrating on how to select healthy chicks you can answer Task Sheet No. 1.1-2.

Perform Task Sheet No. 1.1-2 Check accomplished work against (Selection of Stock on Raise performance criteria checklist 1.1-2. Request Organic Chicken) assistance to your trainer to check your accomplishment. Ask your trainer to evaluate you. The results of your assessment will be recorded in your progress chart and achievement chart.

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Read Information No. 1.1-3 In terms of problems relating to the subject on Determining Chicken matter or topic do not hesitate to approach House your trainer. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on determining chicken house proceed to self-check 1.1-3. Answer Self-check No. 1.1-3

If you scored 100% upon comparing your answer to the Answer Key of Self-Check 1.1-3, if not review the information sheet and go over the Self-Check again.

Read Information No. 1.1-4 In terms of problems relating to the subject on Preparing Chicken House matter or topic do not hesitate to approach your trainer. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on preparing chicken house proceed to self-check 1.1-4 Answer Self- check No. 1.1-4

If you scored 100% upon comparing your answer to the Answer Key of Self-Check 1.14, if not review the information sheet and go over the Self-Check again.

Read Information No. 1.1-5 on Preparing House Equipment

In terms of problems relating to the subject matter or topic do not hesitate to approach your trainer. Ask queries if you are in doubt for clarification or verification. If you feel you are knowledgeable on Preparing House Equipment proceed to self-check 1.1-5.

Answer Self-check No. 1.1-5

If you scored 100% upon comparing your answer to the Answer Key of Self-Check 1.15, if not review the information sheet and go over the Self-Check again.

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Information Sheet 1.1-1

Selecting Healthy Stocks Learning Objectives: After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, YOU MUST be able to: 1. Compare and contrast the four areas of the chicken industry. 2. Select what kind of industry you are going to put up 3. Perform the proper sanitation and security in poultry farms The chicken industry is a large commercial industry. It is a very sophisticated business-oriented industry through vertical integration. This has allowed the poultry industry to become very efficient in every aspect of the production and processing of birds and eggs. It has also allowed for producers to work with companies to raise high-quality poultry products Chicken Industry Broiler production, egg production, replacement pullet, and broiler breeder are the main categories that make up the dominant form of poultry production in the United States. Many of these poultry farms will look similar from sizes of environmentally controlled barns to automated equipment that eases the work load. Poultry farms will have bulk feed storage bins, tractors, manure spreaders, and generators. These farms operate with strict precautions against diseases. Some operations use a foot bath at the entrance of each house or require special clothing and rubber boots to prevent disease contamination. Other operations do not require any visitors on-site. Vertical integration has allowed for the chicken industry to focus on these areas and design a production system that is optimally efficient. BROILER PRODUCTION Producing meat is the main focus of the broiler production area in the chicken industry. This form of production concentrates on growing meat birds by the fastest and most efficient method possible. Producers will enter into a company contract, receive birds from a hatchery, and generate broilers to market weight in about six weeks. Broiler Facilities Broilers are typically raised in specialized buildings that are completely opened inside, allowing the chickens to roam the entire area. Broilers are not raised in cages. These buildings offer automated heating, ventilation, water, Date Developed:

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and feed systems. The floor used in a broiler production building is an earthen floor that is covered by “litter.” Litter is an absorbent material that serves as bedding. Broiler Production Practices Cleaning after every group is essential to ensure a clean environment for young birds. Disinfecting walls and equipment will prevent disease contamination. Also, removing all old litter and spreading about 2 to 4 inches of clean, dry bedding on the floor helps prevent disease. Waste management is a key production practice that must have a particular plan even before poultry buildings are built. Water quality is a very important factor in raising high-quality, healthy birds. Some operations use water treatment plans to guarantee the safest, cleanest water for their growing birds. When young birds arrive, temperatures should be set at 90° to 92°F, feed in place, and a record keeping system be set. Once the birds start to grow, temperatures can be dropped to 65°F for an end temperature of production. The record keeping system will keep track of feed consumed and delivered, mortality, vaccination dates, and medications used. Following feeding schedules and maintaining all equipment during production should be top priorities for daily care and observation of health are important steps to maintain a mortality rate of no more than 5 percent. Company representatives also help producers with feeding schedules and vaccination programs. This help from the company assures fewer risks for producers and allows them more time for maintenance of housing and equipment. Factors Affecting Broiler Production The factors that affect profitability in broiler production are bird weights, livability, contract agreements/payments, and cash operating factors like fuel, litter, electricity, maintenance, and repair. Proper maintenance of buildings and equipment by the producer instead of contracting these jobs out will help maintain lower costs. Other factors are consumer demand and market conditions. This will affect bird placement and schedules. The producer wants to have his or her buildings full at all times to provide a proper income. Environmental management practices, like litter distribution, dead bird disposal, air/water quality, and dust/odor management, can cause an increase in cost if the producer does not maintain a proper management system. Date Developed:

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Selecting Broiler Birds Selection of broiler chicks should come from a reputable hatchery and express quality broiler strains. It is common to only raise pullet chicks; however, cockerels will grow more rapidly. Pullets will carry more flesh over the back and breast than cockerels. This will give the pullets a more rounded appearance to the breast, thighs, and legs. EGG PRODUCTION Egg production involves the production of high-quality eggs for human use. Laying hens are housed in specifically designed cages in a sound, ideal environment. Typically, the eggs are collected, cleaned, and graded on-site. Producers maintain clean, wellefficient facilities and try to get one egg per hen each day. Egg Production Facilities Egg production buildings or layer houses also use automated heating, ventilation, water, and feed systems. These birds are housed in specially designed cages that offer comfort and good health to the hens. These cages provide a feeder tray and water nipple. Below the cages is an automated egg collecting system. This system allows eggs to be collected in a very efficient and sanitary manner. (Courtesy, Mississippi State University) Egg Production Practices Raising layers for egg production requires attention to lighting, temperature, feeding, egg production, and egg collection. It is very important to provide hens an ideal environment to produce eggs. Control panels within the building control the lighting program for the hens. Light programs are important because the length of light hours indicates to the birds when to begin egg production. When hours of light are increased, hens are brought into production. The ideal temperature range for a shell egg layer house is set between 57° and 79 °F.

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Providing full feed to egg-producing hens is a general practice used in egg production operations. An important production practice is to ensure young pullets have reached a proper body weight before the onset of laying eggs. Producers should maintain healthy birds through constant, daily observation of birds, feeding amounts, and egg production. Records are essential to eggproducing operations and should be a top priority. During egg production, producers need to keep a watchful eye on the body condition of the hens. This will help the producer to decide when to molt the flock. A common production practice in shell egg layer houses is to induce molting. Molting is a period of time when the birds will shed and renew their feathers. There are two types of egg collection systems used in egg production, and grading to take place at one facility. The off-line system transports the eggs out of the laying house directly to an egg cooling room and then transported to an egg processing facility. Most modern egg production operations use an in-line system. The egg is transported by a conveyer belt to the egg processing facility. The eggs are washed, inspected, and graded for packaging. Once packaged, the eggs move to a cooler room at 40° to 45°F and awaits shipment. Factors Affecting Egg Production The factors that affect profitability in egg production are contract payments/agreements and cash operating factors like fuel, electricity, maintenance, and repair. Other factors, such as hen productivity, feeding system, vaccination schedules, and molting, will also influence profitability. Companies provide assistance with feeding and vaccination programs. It is important to maintain an efficient system in an egg-producing operation. Producers must maintain all aspects of the process, as well as provide a clean, healthy environment for the hens. Selecting Egg Production Birds Selection for egg production should include the following characteristics: soft, enlarged comb and wattles; wide, moist vent; increased Date Developed:

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distance between the pelvic bones; increased distance between pelvic arch and keel; velvety skin; and soft, pliable, enlarged abdomen. Characteristics of a hen that is out of production would include the following: short, hard, shriveled comb and wattles; small, puckered, and dry vent; little distance between the pelvic bones; short distance between pelvic arch and keel; tight, coarse skin; and firm abdomen. There are many more detailed characteristics for hens in production and should be fully observed before selection. REPLACEMENT PULLETS Replacement pullets are raised for egg production. These pullets will replace hens in current egg production. The pullets are raised until they reach 20 weeks of age by the pullet producer. These birds are then transferred to an egg production site. Replacement Pullet Facilities Replacement pullets are raised in a building that is like a broiler house. The birds are grown in a similar environment and use similar equipment for feed and water. Once these birds are ready to come into production, they are moved to a layer house. Replacement Pullet Production Practices Common production practices include maintenance of facilities, feeding, and daily care of young, growing pullets. Pullet producers grow specially bred chicks for egg laying production. These chicks are hatched at a hatchery and are moved to a pullet production operation within a day or two of being born. The chicks have been vaccinated before arriving at the operation. Companies are very specific about vaccination programs and are generally overseen by company representatives. The producer should be ready for these young chicks with a clean, healthy facility. Feed and high-quality water should be ready and available. The pullet production, sometimes referred to as the pullet replacement, operation will maintain these birds until they are 20 weeks of age. Once the pullet has reached this age, it will be transferred to a laying farm for egg production. Pullets typically are mature enough for egg laying at 24 weeks.

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Maintenance of facilities is similar to the practices of a broiler operation. Cleaning, disinfecting, and providing a safe, healthy environment for the birds is a top priority. Temperatures are uniformly. Providing proper ventilation is a good production practice that will also help regulate appropriate temperature and remove excess moisture. Waste management is also a top production practice and should be set up before the birds arrive. FIGURE 6. The tires of vehicles that enter this farm are sanitized to ensure a healthy environment. Following feeding schedules during production should be a top priority for the operation. There will be more time required during the early stages of growth. Daily care and observation of health are important steps to maintain a healthy and productive flock. Factors Affecting Pullet Production The most important factor in pullet production is producing a uniform flock with proper weights. The uniform flock will be more efficient, have a higher peak production, and will express their full genetic potential. It is the responsibility of the grower to ensure a uniform flock under ideal environmental settings, feeding, and care. Many companies will provide payment/contract incentives for uniformity and ideal body weight. Selecting Pullets for Replacement Pullet replacement chicks should come from a reputable hatchery and express quality egg laying genetics and traits. As pullets grow, the producer should have sufficient knowledge in order to identify poor growth in birds. A good layer must have ideal body condition and attain the proper body weight to support egg production. BROILER BREEDERS Broiler breeders are chickens that are used to produce fertile eggs that will be hatched to become broilers. These chickens are selected based on genetic background and their potential to produce high-quality meat birds.

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Breeder Facilities Broiler breeder facilities need to provide an area for growing, breeding, and nest boxes. Some broiler breeder houses have two levels. The breeding, feeding area is similar to that of the broiler production house. The flooring is covered with litter, and the birds can roam the space. The upper level is designed for the nest boxes. This is where the hens lay eggs. These eggs are transported on a conveyor belt to the egg collection room. The eggs are boxed up and sent to a hatchery. Automated feeders and waterers are used. Breeder Production Practices There are specific production practices that must occur for high-quality birds to be bred and raised. Breeding bird production includes the daily care and feeding of the females and males, which are raised in separate buildings. These operations are contracted out by poultry companies to raise breeder chicks to adult birds. The female and male birds are kept separately and raised similar to a broiler operation. The buildings provide a wide-open space for birds to roam. Automated feeders and waterers are used. Lighting in these houses is very important, because the number of light hours affect egg production. It is crucial to raise hens to a specific weight before production can begin. Once the female birds are 20 to 25 weeks old, they are moved into the breeder house. The females will move onto the nest boxes to lay fertile eggs. Once the egg is laid, it will be transported to an egg collection room by a conveyor belt. These eggs are boxed and sent to a hatchery. It is very important to maintain a stress-free environment for these birds. Reproduction would suffer if anything interrupts their environment. Areas that are free of noise are an important factor to maintain a low stress environment, especially in the nesting area. Precisely controlled temperature and lighting systems are very important to maintain efficient production and reproduction in a breeder house. Company representatives assist with the designed feeding program. Males and females are carefully controlled through feed intake levels, body weight, and condition. Producing pullets that are ideal in weight and condition will meet the goal of high egg production. Attention to the health of both males and females will ensure adequate fertility and production. Carefully controlled Date Developed:

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operations, along with well-detailed recordkeeping, will provide the producer a highly efficient return. The producer must provide strict sanitation procedures for effective disease control. Cleaning and disinfecting the house and equipment are proper production practices. Maintaining adequate ventilation and clean, dry bedding will also result in cleaner hatching eggs. Temperatures in a breeder house typically range from 65° to 75 °F. Factors Affecting Broiler Breeder Production Factors affecting profitability in breeding bird production are contract payments/agreements and cash operating factors like fuel, electricity, maintenance, and repair. Other factors, such as environmental settings, feeding system, vaccination schedules, and care, will also influence profitability. Selecting Broiler Breeder Birds Breeding birds are carefully selected and owned by companies. These birds will express high-quality meat and rate of growth. Some common assessments used to identify growth potential are skull width, heart girth, back flatness/length/breadth, body depth/capacity, breast and keel, weight, and color. A wide skull is an indicator of growth potential. A good heart girth and body depth/capacity will indicate enough space for internal organs that will maximize growth and development. Flat backs are a sign of good bone development. The examination of the breast and keel will determine good meat proportions.

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Self- Check 1.1-1 Identification: Write your answer in a sheet of paper provided. 1. What are the similarities of broiler and replacement pullet production? 2. What is some common equipment used on all types of poultry operation? 3. In a contract agreement with a company, what are the common factors that affect profitability? 4. How can light affect the production of eggs? 5. What is the difference between an in-line system and an off-line system in egg production? Multiple choice: Write your correct answer in a sheet of paper provided? 1. ___________ is the category of chicken industry focus on egg production? a. Broiler production b. Replacement pullet c. Broiler breeder

d. Egg production

2. Broilers are typically raised in specialized building that are completely ______________ inside allowing chicks to roam? a. Close b. Half open c. Open d. Widely open 3. What do we call the period of time when the birds will shed and renew their feathers? a. Defeathering b. Molting c. Renewal of feathers

d. Defuse

4. It is the system which transports the eggs out of the laying house directly to an egg cooling room, this system namely as? a. Open-line system b. In-line system c. Close-line system

d. Off-line system

5. What are the 4 major categories in chicken production? a. Broiler production, Layer/Egg production, Replacement Pullet Production, Broiler Breeder Production b. Egg Production, Leg Production, Meat Production, Broiler Production c. Boiling Production, Breeder Production, Pullet Production, Laying Production d. Broiler Production, Replacement Layer Production, Broiler Breeder Production, Replacement Pullet Production

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ANSWER KEY 1.1-1

Identification: 1. They are grown in a similar environment and use similar equipment for feed and water. 2. Automated feeding trough and watering trough. 3. Factors affecting profitable  bird weights  livability  contract agreements/payments  cash operating factors  like fuel  litter  electricity  maintenance  repair 4. When hours of light are increased, hens are brought into production. 5. In-line system take the laying, collecting and grading at the same place while the off-line system transport the egg from laying facility to cooling and transport to egg processing facility.

Multiple choice 6. D 7. C 8. B 9. D 10. A

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TASK SHEET 1.1-1 Title: Performance Objective: Given the necessary tools, materials and equipment, you should be able to perform the proper selection of healthy chicks. Allotted time (2 hours). Supplies/Materials

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 Paper and Pencil  Chicks  Plastic Crates Equipment

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Weighing scale

Steps/Procedure:

1. Look for chicks that are clearly eating, drinking and have plenty of energy.

2. Select for the chicks that will frequently sleep, but avoid chicks that are puffed up, with drooping heads. 3. Check for the tail end of each chick for pasty butt 4. Examine the beak for any discharge 5. Check for the weight of the chicks. It must be 35 grams, a day old.

Assessment Method: Demonstration With Oral Questioning

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Performance Criteria Checklist 1.1-1 CRITERIA Did you…. 1. Look for chicks that are clearly eating, drinking and have plenty of energy.

YES

NO

2. Select for the chicks that will frequently sleep, but avoid chicks that are puffed up, with drooping heads. 3. Check for the tail end of each chick for pasty butt 4. Examine the beak for any discharge 5. Check for the weight of the chicks. It must be 35 grams, a day old.

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