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Animal Sciences
Poultry
Record Book
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Abstract
The Florida 4-H Poultry Project Record Book is designed as a tool for Florida 4-H members to keep records for their dual-purpose or show flocks.
The purpose of the 4-H poultry project is to achieve the following:
- To acquire an understanding of poultry production by preparing for, purchasing, breeding, caring for, and keeping records on one or more chickens or other poultry species as a part of a 4-H project.
- To be able to identify the types and breeds of poultry and employ efficient methods of production and marketing.
- To understand the business aspects and economics of purchasing poultry animals, feed, facilities, and equipment for a poultry project.
- To develop life skills and workforce preparedness skills such as responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, development of a strong work ethic, and cooperation.
- To develop leadership abilities, build character, and become responsible citizens.
- Apply science, engineering, and technology skills to their projects,
- Develop science literacy.
- Pursue education and careers related to science.
Written by Chris Decubellis, dairy/animal sciences, 4-H state specialized agent, Florida 4-H Youth Development Program; UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611. The original version of this record book was written by L. W. Kalch in 1979.
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