PROJECT 4 



GROWING POULTRY FOR PROFIT 



Material. Not less than twelve dozen selected eggs ; poultry houses ; pens ; incubators ; brooders ; 

 and the necessary chicken feed. 



Directions. Give not less than six months to this project. Before beginning the project review 

 all that you have learned about poultry. Study the following very carefully: (i) building poultry 

 houses and pens ; (2) the construction, care, and use of incubators ; (3) the feeding'and care of chickens. 



Having completed the required reading, determine the number of eggs with which you will begin. 

 Prepare your poultry house and pens from plans approved by your teacher. Procure an incubator of 

 proper size and design approved by your teacher. Make all necessary arrangements for the proper kind 

 and amount of food. Purchase your eggs and begin the project. Be sure to purchase only fresh fertile 

 eggs. 



On blank forms like those below keep a full and complete record. 



HATCH RECORD 



INCUBATION RECORD 



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