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TLE
Organic Agriculture
Module 1: – Raising Organic Chicken
Quarter 1, Week 1
Aussie Charity T. Calibo

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SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DIPOLOG CITY
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TLE– Grade 9
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Quarter 1 – Module 1: Organic Agriculture
First Edition, 2020

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TLE
Module 1: Raising Organic
Chicken
Week 1

Learning Outcomes (LO) 1:

Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing

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What I Need to Know

This module on Organic Agriculture 9 will be of great help to the Technology

and Livelihood Education students. This has been conceptualized to equip them
with the basic knowledge, skills, positive values and attitudes toward raising
organic chicken activities. It provides concepts necessary to equip them to face the
challenges ahead for this time of the pandemic. Lessons are prepared in such a way
that it will respond to the needs of teachers and students in this subject area.

Quarter 1 has only one lesson and created seven (7) modules intended for seven
weeks namely:

Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and

suitable housing.
Week 1

Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and

suitable housing.
Week 2
Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing.
Week 3
Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing.
Week 4
Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing.
Week 5
Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing.
Week 6
Module-1 Learning Outcomes (LO) 1. Selection of healthy stocks and
suitable housing.
Week 7
After going through this module, you are expected to:
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1.1. Identify breed/strain as per PNS Organic Agriculture-Livestock and

GAHP Guidelines.
What I Know

PRE-TEST

I. Matching Type: Directions: Match the meaning and functions in Column A

with the terms in Column B. Write only the letter of your answer in a
sheet of paper.

A B
____1. Domestic chickens reared for consumption of their a. broiler
eggs
____2. A method of production that exceeds the minimum b. native chicken
requirements (e.g. harvest age) for free range production.
____3. An animal bred from parents of the same breed or c. backyard
variety.
____4. Refers to domestic chickens reared for consumption d. layer hens
of their meat
____5. A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl. e. breed
____6. Refers to any farm or household raising at least one f. purebred
had of animal or bird and does not qualify as a commercial
farm
____7. The birds have access to the pasture through exits g. traditional free
from fixed or mobile houses, range
____8. Chickens found in one geographical location that h. hen
developed unique physical characteristics, behavior, product
attributes adapted to the local environment
____9. A male domestic chicken. i. pasture raised
___10. A stock of animals or plants within a species having j. rooster
a distinctive appearance and typically having been
developed by deliberate selection.
k. pullet

II. Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following are a meat type and the same time an egg type chicken?
a. Sasso b. Rhode Island
c. Dominant c. Cornish

2. Which of the following is a Hybrid Layer?

a. Hubbard b. Sasso
c. Dekalb Brown d. Barred Plymouth Rock

3. This is a kind of free- range production where chicken has access to the grass
field through exit from fixed or mobile pens.
a. pasture raised b. traditional free range
c. conventional raised d. all of these

4. Which of the following is NOT a purebred?

a. Rhode Island b. Sussex
c. Leg Horn d. Sasso

5. This refers to the chicken that lays an egg.

a. chick b. pullet
c. rooster d. hen
Lesson
Raising Organic Chicken
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Learning to raise organic chicken for the family is an enjoyable activity if
one tries to learn and put interest in it. Raising organic chicken is a skill that can
be developed by every member through constant practice. For a start, one can
begin raising organic chicken in your backyard at home.

Raising organic chicken is both a profitable and worthwhile activity given the
interest and determination to learn. To raise organic chicken, you must know how
to identify the breed and strain select healthy stock and suitable housing.

https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2018/11/21/native-chicken-farming/
What’s In

Before we start of our new lesson, let us review first the parts of the chicken.

Direction: Label the different parts of the chicken.

https://www.dineachook.com.au/blog/parts-of-a-chicken-you-need-to-know/
What’s New

While you are at home now, look around at your backyard and surroundings
identify the breeds or strains of chickens walking around. What are those? Can you
name a few? Let us read and find out in our lesson.

1 2

3 4

5 6

Rhode Island Paraoakan Darag Cornish

Barred Plymouth Rock Joloanon Sussex
What is It

Raising organic chicken becomes enjoyable if you know first how to identify
breeds/strains of chicken according to their purpose, either for meat and egg type
production. Knowing different kinds of chicken and its purpose will give you
knowledge of what chicken you want to raise.

Definitions of Terms

Breed/Strain

A stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance

and typically having been developed by deliberate selection.

Broiler

Refers to domestic chickens reared for consumption of their meat

Layer hens

Domestic chickens reared for consumption of their eggs.

Native type chicken

Chickens found in one geographical location that developed unique physical

characteristics, behavior, product attributes adapted to the local environment and
are products of selection with no infusion of exotic breeds for at least five (5)
generations

Backyard farm

Refers to any farm or household raising at least one had of animal or bird
and does not qualify as a commercial farm

Commercial farm

Refers to any farm which, for poultry chicken, satisfies at least one of the
following conditions: a) 500 layers or 1,000 broilers, or b) 100 layers and 100
broilers if raised in combination

Free Range

A system of production that raises chickens in a confined environment while

allowing the birds to exhibit their natural behavior and allowing them access to
forage, grasses, insects, and sunlight. Free range production may be further
classified into
a. Pasture raised

A method of production where adult birds (layers) are kept on pasture 12

months of the year, in an outside area that is mainly covered with living vegetation.
The birds have access to the pasture through exits from fixed or mobile houses,
and covered verandas if present. They are kept indoors at night for protection from
predators but it is prohibited to keep them continually indoors 24 hours per day
without access to pasture for more than 14 consecutive days.

b. Traditional free range

A method of production that exceeds the minimum requirements (e.g.

harvest age) for free range production.

Hen

A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl.

Rooster

A male domestic chicken.

Chick

A young bird, especially one newly hatched.

Hybrid

The offspring of two animals of different breeds.

Purebred

An animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety.

Kinds of Chicken Breeds

Only strains or breeds that are available and suited for free range production
should be used. Examples are found below:

Pure:
Broiler (meat type) Rhode Island, Barred Plymouth Rock, Cornish

Hybrid:
SASSO, HUBBARD- GRIMUAD
Pure:
Layers (egg type) Leg horns (brown and white), Rhode Island, Barred
Plymouth Rock, Sussex

Hybrid:
Dominant, Dekalb Brown, Hy-line Brown, Shaver
Brown, Bovans Brown, Lohmann Brown, ISA Brown
Paraoakan, Banaba, Darag, Joloanon, Camarines, Bolinao,
Native type chicken Boholano, Zampen

Breeds of free-range broilers, layers, and native chicken

Figure 1 – Rhode Island

http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/rhodeislandred#content
(accessed 11/26/18)
Figure 2 – Barred Plymouth Rock
http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/plymouthrock/index.html
(accessed 11/26/18)

Figure 3 – Sussex
http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/sussex/index.html
(accessed 11/26/18)
Figure 4 – Brown Leghorn rooster
https://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/hatching-this-week-brown-
leghorns/
(accessed 11/27/2018)

Figure 5 – Banaba black rooster and hen

(source: Bureau of Animal Industry - National Swine and Poultry Research and
Development Center)
Figure 6 – Banaba brown rooster and hen
(source: Bureau of Animal Industry - National Swine and Poultry Research and
Development Center)

Figure 7 – Joloanon rooster and hen

(source: Bureau of Animal Industry - National Swine and Poultry Research and
Development Center)
Figure 8 – Paraoakan rooster and hen
(source: Bureau of Animal Industry - National Swine and Poultry Research and
Development Center)

Figure 9 – Darag rooster and hen

(source: Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office VI)
What’s More

Activity 1. Identify the breeds of the following chickens:

1.

____________________________

2.

____________________________

3.

____________________________
4.

____________________________
5.

___________________________
6.

___________________________

___________________________
8.

___________________________

9.

__________________________

10

__________________________
Activity 2.

Modified True or False: Write TRUE if the statement is true. If the statement
is FALSE, write the correct word to make the statement true.

_________ 1. Chick is a female bird.

_________ 2. Purebred is the offspring of two animals of different breeds.

_________ 3. Rooster is a male domestic chicken.

_________ 4. Backyard farm has at least 100 layers and 100 broiler id raised
in combination.

_________ 5. Layer reared for consumption of their eggs.

_________ 6. Native chicken found in one geographical location.

_________ 7. Pasture raised chicken where kept on 12 months of the year on

outside area covered with living vegetation.

_________ 8. Breed is a species having a distinctive appearance.

_________ 9. Broiler is reared for egg consumption.

_________ 10. Hybrid is an animal bred from parents of the same breed or
variety.
What I Have Learned

Kinds of Chicken Breeds

Pure:
Broiler (meat type) Rhode Island, Barred Plymouth Rock, Cornish

Hybrid:
SASSO, HUBBARD- GRIMUAD

Pure:
Layers (egg type) Leg horns (brown and white), Rhode Island, Barred
Plymouth Rock, Sussex

Hybrid:
Dominant, Dekalb Brown, Hy-line Brown, Shaver
Brown, Bovans Brown, Lohmann Brown, ISA Brown

Native type Paraoakan, Banaba, Darag, Joloanon, Camarines,

chicken Bolinao, Boholano, Zampen
What I Can Do

DO THESE:
Activity 1
A. Identify at least 5 breeds of chicken that are present in your
surroundings.

B. Search in the internet about Zampen native chicken.

a. Its origin
b. Characteristics

Activity 2

Search in the internet the following:

Breeds Plumage description Characteristics

1. Rhode Island Red

2. Barred Plymouth Rock

3. White Leg Horn

4. Cornish

5. Sussex

6. Sasso

7. Dominant

8. Joloano

9. Dekalb

10. Paraoakan
Assessment

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the statement carefully and choose the letter of the
best answer. Write the letter of your answer on a sheet of paper.

1. This refers to chicken that is found in one location and developed physical traits
based on the local environment.
a. purebred chicken b. hybrid chicken
c. native chicken d. local chicken
2. This is a kind of raising chicken that allows them to have access to grasses,
forage, and sunlight.
a. closed range b. free range
c. opened range d. wild range
3. This is a type of the farm that raises only 100 layers and 100 broilers.
a. backyard farm b. free range farm
c. commercial farm d. none of the above
4. This domestic chicken is good for table eggs.
a. layer hens b. layer rooster
b. broiler hens d. broiler rooster
5. Which of the following is NOT a native chicken?
a. Zampen b. Joloanon
c. Sasso d. Paraokan
6. Which of the following is a meat type and the same time an egg type chicken?
a. Sasso b. Rhode Island
c. Dominant c. Cornish
7. Which of the following is a Hybrid Layer?
a. Hubbard b. Sasso
c. Dekalb Brown d. Barred Plymouth Rock
8. This is a kind of free- range production where chicken has access to the grass
field through exit from fixed or mobile pens.
a. pasture raised b. traditional free range
c. conventional raised d. all of these
9. Which of the following is NOT a purebred?
a. Rhode Island b. Sussex
c. Leg Horn d. Sasso
10. This refers to the chicken that lays an egg.
a. chick b. pullet
c. rooster d. hen
11. A female bird, especially of a domestic fowl.
a. hen b. rooster c. pullet d. breed
12. This refers to any farm or household raising at least one had of animals.
a. free range b. backyard c. commercial d. household
13. An animal bred from parents of the same breed or variety
a. hybrid b. purebred c. breed d. native
14. A stock of animals or plants which is a species having the distinctive
appearance and typically having been developed by selection.
a. hybrid b. purebred c. breed d. native
15. A male domestic chicken
a. rooster b. pullets c. hen d. broiler
Additional Activities

Activity 1

CLASSIFICATION: Classify the following breeds wither they are broiler, and layer
or both. Write your answer on a sheet of paper.

_____________1. Cornish
_____________2. Leg horns (brown and white)
_____________3. Rhode Island,
_____________4. Barred Plymouth Rock
_____________5. Sussex
_____________6. Hubbard-Grimuad
_____________7. Dekalb Brown,
_____________8. Sasso
_____________9. Shaver Brown
_____________10. Lohmann Brown

Activity 2

List down 8 types of Native Chicken

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Answer Key

Identify breed/ strain of chicken

What I Know What's More

Activity 1
I. Assessment
1. Barred Plymouth Rock
1. d 2. Sussex hen
2. g 3. Banaba black rooster & 1. b
3. f hen 2. b
4. a 4. Joloanon rooster & hen 3. c
5. h 5. Paraoakan rooster & hen 4. a
6. c 6. Rhode Island hen 5. c
7. i 7. Banaba brown rooster & 6. b
8. b hen 7. c
9. j 8. Brown Leghorn rooster 8. a
10. e 9. Rhode Island rooster 9. d
10. Darag hen 10. d
II. Activity 2 11. a
1. b 1. Hen 12. b
2. c 2. Hybrid 13. b
3. a 3. True 14. c
4. d 4. Commercial 15. a
5. d 5. Hen
6. True
7. True
8. True
9. Layer
10. Purebred

Additional Activities
Activity 1 Activity 2
1. Broiler 1. Paraoakan,
2. Layer 2. Banaba,
3. Both 3. Darag,
4. Both 4. Joloanon,
5. Layer 5. Camarines,
6. Broiler 6. Bolinao,
7. Layer 7. Boholano,
8. Broiler 8. Zampen
9. Layer
10. Layer
References
1. Bureau of Animal Industry - National Swine and Poultry Research and
Development Center)

2. Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office VI

3. PHILIPPINE NATIONAL STANDARD, Free range chicken, PNS/BAFS

262:2018, http://bafs.da.gov.ph/2017-10-12-00-46-55/standard-
formulation/philippine-national-standards?download=464:pns-bafs-262-
2018-final-free-range-chicken&start=240

4. Parts of the chicken https://www.dineachook.com.au/blog/parts-of-a-

chicken-you-need-to-know/

5. https://www.dictionary.com/

6. https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2018/11/21/native-chicken-farming/

7. http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/poultry/chickens/plymouthrock/index.html

8. https://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/2012/04/01/hatching-this-week-
brown-leghorns/