Poultry are domesticated birds kept by humans for eggs, their meat or their features. Chicken is the most common type of poultry in the world.
WAYS OF REARING CHICKEN
- Traditional method
- Modern method
IMPORTANCE OF POULTRY
- Source of income
- Provision of eggs
- Provision of meat
- Provision of raw materials
- Provision of poultry manure
- Game (bird like parrot, ostrich and cock are used for games to entertain people)
- The feathers are used for making pillows and beds.
- The feathers are used for design and decoration.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES
Step 1: The Teacher revises the previous topic
Step 2: The Teacher introduces the new topic
Step 3: The Teacher explains the new topic
Step 4: The Teacher welcomes pupils questions
Step 5: The Teacher evaluates the pupils
Evaluation/ Assignment
- Explain the meaning of poultry;
- Method 2 ways of rearing chicken;
- State 5 importance of poultry.
See also
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION – RABBIT REARING