Keeping and Caring for Chickens
Challenge reference: 5261
| Notional learning hours | 30 | ||
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| Level | Level 1 | ||
| Preparing for Adulthood pathway | |||
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| Skill | |||
| Learning aim | The learner will be able to identify various breeds of chicken kept on farms, key aspects of their care and egg production. |
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Learning outcomes
What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do
The learner will:
Be able to identify and explain the housing requirements of one breed of chicken.
Be able to identify appropriate feed for chickens.
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Assessment criteria
What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome
The learner can:
- Identify at least three breeds of chickens
- Describe the appearance and characteristics of each of these
- Identify where the chickens for one breed are kept during the day and during the night
- Explain the housing requirements of the chickens
- List the advantages and disadvantages of keeping caged and free-range chickens
- List at least three foods that are appropriate feed for chickens
- Name at least one food item that might cause harm to the chickens
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