What Students Do Here:

1. Poultry Management Training
Students learn how to:
– Differentiate between poultry types (broilers, layers, cockerels).
– Apply feeding schedules and monitor feed conversion.
– Maintain hygiene and ventilation in poultry houses.

2. Handle Daily Farm Operations
Students participate in:
– Feeding and watering routines for different age groups.
– Collecting eggs, cleaning cages, and bedding replacement.
– Keeping records of mortality, production rates, and vaccination.

3. Disease Control and Health Monitoring
Students are involved in:
– Vaccination programs, such as for Newcastle or Gumboro.
– Identifying signs of illness and reporting them for treatment.
– Maintaining biosecurity by limiting exposure and using proper sanitation.

4. Project Work and Data Collection
The poultry unit serves as a live lab where students:
– Carry out mini-projects or research on feeding efficiency, weight gain, and egg production.
– Write reports that analyze farm performance or recommend improvements.

5. Teaching Practice Preparation
Agricultural Education students:
– Use the poultry unit to simulate teaching sessions and create instructional materials.
– Prepare models and practical demonstrations for use during school outreach.

6. Entrepreneurial Exposure
Students gain insights into:
– Starting and managing a small-scale poultry business.
– Cost-benefit analysis, input planning, and sales strategy.
– Understanding poultry value chains—feed, production, and marketing.