What came first chicken or an egg?

1. What came first chicken or an egg?

2. Facts • A chicken is needed to lay eggs • Eggs are a source of . • Eggs are a source of protein • Eggs are economical and keep you full for long • In our topic today we are going to learn a few more facts about chicken and eggs

3. Clutching • What is clutching? • Clutching is the process when eggs are laid on successive days. This is followed by a rest period of 2-3 days. • hens lay around 3-8 eggs. • Commercial hens lay around 3-8 eggs

4. Egg and shell

5. Water needs • Since an egg is made up of 70 to 75% water, hens need a constant supply of fresh, clean water. • Since an egg is made up of 70 to 75% water, laying hens need a constant supply of fresh, clean water. • Ten layers need a supply of approximately 3 litres of water per day. • So our 20 chickens will need........ • 6 litres

6. Shell • The shell has pores to allow exchange of gases • The shell the contents of the egg • The shell protects the contents of the egg • It is a source for the developing chick • It is a calcium source for the developing chick

7. Management • Floor eggs are the eggs that are laid on the floor • They can or get contaminated on the floor • They can break or get contaminated on the floor • Floor eggs can also contaminate the other eggs in the hatchery

8. Management • To avoid floor eggs: • Encourage the hen to go into the . • Encourage the hen to go into the nest. • Provide with clean litter • Keep hen there until her egg is laid • Keep the nesting box in the cooler area • Avoid attractive, alternative nesting sites • Promptly floor eggs • Promptly remove floor eggs

9. Management • Commercially prepared feeds should be used as it supplies the correct balance of protein, vitamins and minerals necessary for the bird’s health and maximum production.

10. Handling Eggs • The ideal temperature to store eggs is 5 degrees. If this is not possible, keep your eggs at no more than 15 degrees and out of direct. • The ideal temperature to store eggs is 5 degrees. If this is not possible, keep your eggs at no more than 15 degrees and out of directsunlight. • . • Avoid washing the eggs instead just clean them or brush them before storing

11. Feed and Nutrients • Feed should be available to the birds at all times. Self feeders are recommended. • It must be kept dry and its freshness ensured by not buying more than 40 kg at one time. This should last 12 layers for about one month. • Diets are formulated to provide the nutrients that the birds need

12. Health • To keep your fowls healthy: • Provide a shed that is comfortable, well-ventilated, well-lit and free from drafts and dampness; • keep the shed clean; • frequently renew the litter, wash or spray the shed with a disinfectant and insecticide

13. Would you like to make a poster? • Make a poster • Bring information on • Housing equipment • Nesting • Conditions for growing poultry or • Picture of chicken digestive organs • Nutrients for good quality eggs and health of the chicken.

14. Quick Quiz • What is a clutch? • How many eggs in one clutch (commercial)? • What is the function of the shell? • What is the ideal temperature to store eggs? • What are floor eggs? • What type of hens lay around 3-8 eggs? • Why are eggs to be collected promptly? • The shell has what to allow the exchange of gases? • What is the shell made up of? • Unjumble the words roEnenmvint, hltcuC, lhSel and ulCmaci