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TLE-Animal Production
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Evaluate Status of the Breed/Strain of
Stocks to Raise
TLE – Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 5: Evaluate Status of the Breed/Strain of Stocks to Raise
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TLE-Animal Production
Quarter 1 – Module 5:
Evaluate Status of the
Breed/Strain of Stocks to Raise
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help
you master the nature of Animal Production. The scope of this module
permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using. After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. explain guidelines to follow in selecting stocks to raise;
2. estimate the number of stocks to raise;
3. decide as to the best time to buy stocks to raise; and
4. recognize the value of well-planned and wise decision making in
selecting and procuring stocks to raise.

What I Know

Direction: Read the question carefully and answer this in your notebook.
1. When is the right time to purchase stocks to raise? Why?
2. How can you ensure that you can select the best stock to raise?

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Lesson Evaluate status of the
1 Breed/Strain of Stocks to
Raise
Guidelines/Rules for Selecting Stocks

It must be pointed out that sometimes, more variations exist within a

strain than among different strains concerning production. It will be of help
to inspect and compare the production record of different sources of chicks.
It will likewise be practical to inquire, analyze, and compare experiences of
other broiler or egg producers in one’s locality to serve as a guide in the
selection of the source of one’s stock.

How to Estimate the Number of Chicks to Order

In making an order for chicks either for egg or broiler breeds, one
must consider one’s experience in the venture, the capital he/she has, and
the time available. A beginner should start with a small brood, not more
than 50 chicks, and for one with experience, 500 or more chicks. That
would also depend on whether one will devote only part-time or full-time on
the project. Of course, the number of chicks he/she should order depends
on the capital he/she has to invest.

For estimating the number needed to replace laying hens in a given

flock, the following serve as guide:

A. For straight run (mixed sexes), buy 3 chicks for every hen to be replaced
because most likely 50% of them will be cockerels. One- third of the
remaining pullets should be culled to ensure quality, strong and healthy
layers.

B. In the case of pullets, the replacement rate should be at the rate of 1 ½

chick for every hen. One-third of the total number of pullets should be
culled before they are placed in the laying house to ensure the best quality
layers.

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When to Buy or Purchase Chicks

The purchase of chicks for both eggs and meat production is governed
by market demand. In centers of population, particularly big cities and
towns where educational institutions are concentrated, the demand for
poultry products is continuously high, particularly during school months.
Broiler raisers may produce or more stocks a year since it takes an average
of 8 weeks for the broiler to be ready for the market.

The demand for poultry products during April, May and June and
from the 3rd to 4th week of December is comparatively low because many
students are in the provinces on vacation. Ironically, the demand for eggs is
more on the months when egg production is low, that is usually during the
rainy months. Purchase of chicks therefore should be at the right time such
that they come into production during those months when the prices of eggs
are high.

The order for chicks should be placed well in advance to ensure

receiving hem on time. The important thing to remember is to replace the
entire flock with chicks of the same age to ensure that the (1) pullet will
start laying at the same time, and (2) broilers will be ready for the market at
the same time. It must also be borne in mind that the housing facilities
must be emptied and cleaned properly before putting in the house the next
lot of broilers or replacement pullets.

GLOSSARY

Bargain - items sold at a very low price

Characteristics - qualities and behavior of an animal

Comb – the fleshy crest on the head of a fowl

Cull - refers to unproductive birds

Day-old chicks - newly-hatched chicks

Deformities – physical defects

Demand – needs for the supply of ducks, geese, turkey.

Earlobes – the soft and fleshy thing that protrude at the lower

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 part of the external ear

Estimate – calculate

Flock – a group of feathered animals such as chickens,

Flock - group of chicken

Fowl – generally refers to chicken, ducks, geese, and turkey

Full grown pullets - egg-laying birds about to lay eggs generation group

Hatchery - a place or establishment where eggs are hatched

Inferior – low in quality

Investment - capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

Livability – a group of birds with a low death rate

Market – place where goods are sold

Market demand - commodities or goods that people needs

Non- sitters – fowls that do not sit on their eggs for hatching

Persistent – enduring, continuous

Poultry growers – refers to one who raises chickens, poultry raiser.

Profit - the excess of revenues over outlays in a given time

Pullets – young female chicken, not more than one year old

Purchase – buy

Qualities - essential and distinguishing attributes of the animal

Selection – the process of choosing and getting the best in a

flock

Shank – the leg proper of a bird

Stocks – animals used as foundation or parents of the next

Strain – kind, breed of stock through artificial means

Vigor – healthy, active

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 What’s In

Direction: Answer the question and write this in your notebook.

1. As a poultry raiser, what should always be your first consideration to

select the best stock to raise?

Notes to the Teacher

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 What’s New

Direction: Interview your parents or family members on the description or

characteristics of the best layer or broiler to raise. Copy the table below and
answer.

Type of Chicken Description

1. Egg-type/Layer

2. Meat-type/broiler

What is It

The difference between success and failure in an egg/meat

production project is measured by the kind and quality of stock with which
to start. Therefore, careful selection of stocks is important as this can be
used as the source of many generations of future egg/meat producers.

Knowledge and skills in determining and selecting ideal stocks are

important in chicken production, but alone does not ensure a successful
operation. The learners/potential chicken raisers should learn what to
provide, how to provide and implement the proper feeding of the chosen
flock.

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 What’s More

Direction: Answer this in your notebook. Show your solution.

Problem: If you are going to purchase 30 straight-run chicks (mixes sexes)
as your stock to raise, how many hens are needed as your source of stock?

What I Have Learned

Direction: Copy and answer this question in your notebook.

1. Why poultry raiser should consider the demand for poultry products in
purchasing stocks to raise?

What I Can Do

Direction: In your previous Araling Panlipunan subject, try to recall or ask

any of your family members on the Law of Supply and Demand and explain
it. If you have an available gadget like a cellphone you may research this on
the internet. Write your answer in your notebook.

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 Assessment

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter
in your notebook.

1. From among the strains of broiler to select, which does NOT belong to the
group?
a. Cobb c. Peterson
b. Dekalb d. Starbro

2. From the choices below, select the breed/strain of chicken known to be a

good layer.
a. Arbor acre c. Lohman
b. H & N d. Minerva

3. In selecting a strain of poultry, what factor is NOT considered?

a. Availability of the breed/strain
b. Care and management
c. Climatic conditions
d. Feeding management

4. How can you identify a leghorn from other breeds of layers?

a. A layer of very big white shelled egg
b. A small, stylish, active and alert
c. The heaviest of the egg breed
d. Excellent meat

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5. Which term refers to a group of feathered animals such as chickens,
ducks,
geese turkey.
a. Flock b. Fowl c. Stocks d. Strain

6. If you are going to select a meat type breed intended for breeders, which
do you consider most?
a. Rapid growth
b. Good breast development
c. No defects or deformities
d. Quick feathering

7. In selecting stocks to raise, which physical attribute should be assessed

first?
a. Color b. Eyes c. Shank d. Weight

8. Good, healthy, and quality chicks are indicated by_____.

a. Dull and sunken eyes
b. Pale thin legs
c. Large, prominent eyes
d. Thin, white or pale shanks

9. If one looks into the box containing day-old chicks the first impression
that
he/she should get should be that of_____.
a. all eyes c. legs
b. deformities d. weight and color

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10. Layers usually start laying at about ____________ .
a. 4 months of age or even earlier
b. 5 months of age or even earlier
c. 6 months of age
d. 7 months of age

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Assessment What's More
1. B 30 chicks/ 3chick per hen =
2. B 10 hens
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. D
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
Answer Key
References
1. Dr. Rojo, Luz V., et.al Effective Technology and Home Economics I & II

2. Valdez, Emmanuel S., et.al Agriculture and Fishery Arts

3. Anacleto B. Coronel, MS., DVM., A Primer on Animal Husbandry,

Verde Bookstore, 1971

4. Technology and Livelihood Education III Agriculture and Fishery

Technology Animal Productions, SEDP SERIES, 1992

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