Caring for chickens

Challenge reference: 5439

Notional learning hours  10
Level Entry 1
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skill
Learning aim

The learner will provide daily care for the school chickens.

Learning context

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Learning outcomes

What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do

The learner will:

  1. Be able to provide the nutritional needs for the school chickens each day. 

  2. Ensure a clean and hygienic chicken environment for themselves and the chickens. 

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Assessment criteria

What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome

The learner can:

    • Empty and clean the water bowl
    • Fill the chicken pellets
    • Remove any old food
    • Identify a healthy and an unhealthy chicken
    • Select images of a clean chicken coup vs a dirty chicken coup
    • To wash hands after visiting the chicken coup
    • Select from provide images the picture of possible vermin (including snake, mice or chicken lice). 
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