5. POULTRY RAISING
Poultry raising is the process of
raising birds and fowls
domestically or commercially for
eggs, meat, and feathers. It is
one of the most well-known
industries in the Philippines,
especially in the rural areas
8. CHICKEN
Raising chickens is a backyard
enterprise that any family can
do and afford while at home.
Chickens are raised for their
eggs and meat. Chicken meat
is a main source of protein.
11. BREEDS
B. Broiler- raised for
fattening breeds
which are good for
meat production.
The native chicken
is the best type for
meat and egg
production.
14. Kinds of Poultry Feeds
A. Starting mash- for newlyhatched chicks 8 to 10 weeks
old. It should contain 23%
protein.
15. Kinds of Poultry Feeds
B. Growing mash- for chicks
aged 8 to 10 weeks up to 5
months. It contains 20%
protein. It is given to promote
growth rate just enough for the
chickens body and internal
organs to develop in time for its
laying stage.
16. Kinds of Poultry Feeds
C. Laying (developer) mashgiven when chickens are
already 19 weeks old to
prepare them for laying eggs.
It should contain 14 % protein
and given 3 to 4 times a day.
17. Tips in Raising Commercial
Breeds of Chickens
1. Provide newly-hatched
chicks with light so they can
keep themselves warm. Wrap
wire mesh around the light to
protect them from getting
hurt.
18. Tips in Raising Commercial
Breeds of Chickens
2. Feed chickens regularly.
Feed them 2 to 3 times a
day. Make sure they also
have enough water.
19. Tips in Raising Commercial
Breeds of Chickens
3. Clean the feeding trough,
the drinking water container,
and the poultry house daily.
22. QUAILS
Known as pugo, they are
small but very productive
birds. A smaller capital is
needed in raising them
because it can be done in
simple, suitable, and
comfortable housing units.
29. FEEDING
1. Feed the quails with chicken
feed at the rate of 1 kilo for
every 50 quail layers each day.
2. Feed them in troughs made in
bamboo.
30. FEEDING
3. Provide them a drinking
trough. They can be fed at
night, too, so provide their
cage with adequate light.
31. INCUBATION
Quails normally hatch their own
eggs; however, the imported
breeds need an expensive
incubator. There are table
types, electrically-operated
incubators available.
32. MARKETING
Quail eggs are nutritious and
cost less than chicken eggs.
They are marketable. The
demand is great. Quail eggs
can be sold fresh, boiled,
salted or pickled
34. PIGEONS
Pigeons are raised for their
squab, the meat of a 26-day
old pigeon which commands
a high price in the market.
This is one of the exotic
delicacies in some hotels
and restaurants.
39. Selection of Breed Stocks
A. Good parenting ability
B. High fertility
C. Growth rate
D. Body conformity
40. FEEDS
A. Grains-palay, corn, monggo,
kadios, and sorghum.
B. Pigeon pellet
C. One feeder is good for one
pair.
D. Drinking trough-a small
plastic jar that is about 10 cm.
41. PIGGERY
About 70 % of manual hog output
in the country is produced by
backyard raisers. There are some
hog raisers who have 50 hogs in
their herd. Swines or pigs are easy
to raise, needing only a reasonable
amount of capital, time, and
energy.
51. HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
IN RAISING ANIMALS
1. Keep the backyard clean and
sanitary.
2. Keep the animals in their pen.
3. Isolate sick animals
immediately and consult a
veterinarian at once.
52. HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
IN RAISING ANIMALS
4. Be good and gentle to
animals.
5. Wash hands, and footwear
before and after attending to
backyard animals.
