CONTENTS 



LESSON PAGE 



I. Origin and History of Fowls 1 



II. Nomenclature Diagram of Fowl 5 



III. Characteristics of Fowls 6 



IV. Breeds and Varieties 13 



V. Breeds and Varieties (Continued) 15 



VI. Breeds and Varieties (Continued) 26 



VII. Turkeys, Ducks and Geese 28 



VIII. Judging 33 



IX. Housing 38 



X. Equipment 43 



XL Yarding and Fencing 48 



XII, Feeds and Feeding 52 



XIII. Feeding the Baby Chicks 57 



XIV. Mating 60 



XV. Incubation 63 



XVI. Brooding 68 



XVII. Enemies 71 



XVIII. Diseases 75 



XIX. Care and Management 79 



XX. Review 83 



Appendix: 



Glossary of Technical Terms 85 



Clubs and Contests 89 



The School Fair 92 



