Preparation for Arrival

Removing Litter

Weed Bushes

This activity is done by the use of a cutlass/machete to cut the grass or weed the bushes in order to get the area cleaned up for the arrival of the chickens.

Name : Lenworth HenninghamLocation : Denbigh High SchoolDuration : 6 weeksTerritory : JamaicaCenter number : 100026

Putting up Curtains

This activity is done by the use of a tarpaulin and cords/rope.

Cob-webbing

This activity is done by the use of broom.

Cleaning Feeding Pans

A scotch-brite is used in this activity to wash the pans so that they are ready for the arrival of the chickens.

Installing Light

A electric socket is inserted into the Poultry house in this activity. A bulb is then inserted into the socket.

Poultry Production

Poultry production is one of the significant livestock production activities providing

better opportunities for income generation and self-employment for male and females as

well. Because of its diversified nature, poultry sector has rapidly grown in the recent few

decades. Now-a-days it has been adopted as full time business and is expanding day-by-

day. Keeping in view the future prospects and challenges in this sector, the Department

has extended its research activities to on farm problems and field-oriented activities.

Numerous research studies on chicken (back yard poultry, broiler, layer, breeders) and

quails have been conducted and investigations are in progress to make poultry a more

viable and profitable business. Community oriented studies have also been conducted and

are in progress to investigate problems, potentials and future prospectus of poultry

production for better productivity and income generation.

Preparing Brooding area

Select section of the house(pen)

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Use blocks and mesh to create a border/boundary

Adlib feeding

Make available fresh water

List of Materials and Equipments in Poultry Production

Waterers

Light Bulb

Newspaper

Disinfectant

Water

Feeds

Feed pans

Medication (Super Hiprovet Menores)

Curtains (Tarpaulin)

Litter (Saw dust, Wood shavings)

Broom

Rake

Knives

Pots

Ice

Plastic bags

Scale

Matches

Cord

Table

Soap

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