Module 1

What is poultry?
Introduction to the topic of poultry production, giving an overview of the different species of birds involved and the type of products produced.

Main Ideas

Poultry is Kentucky’s #1 agricultural commodity and food commodity.
The poultry group consists of chickens, turkeys, ostriches, emus, pigeons, geese, ducks, and quail.
Poultry is produced for both meat and eggs; although, larger birds (turkey and geese) are difficult to raise for egg production due to size and frequency of laying. It is more economical to produce chicken eggs
Eggs are also used for medicinal purposes, such as the flu vaccine.

KOSSA Standards

OA-1 - Discuss the interrelationships between agriculture commodities based on economic, geographic, and production factors
OA-3 - Describe the relationship between consumer demands and animal production
OF-1 - Classify animals according to the taxonomical classification system and species-specific terminology related to age and gender
AD-1 - Perform basic and higher-level math operations (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, units of conversion, averaging, percentage, proportion, ratios)
AD-4 - Use tables, graphs, diagrams, and charts to obtain or convey information
AA-2 - Participate in conversation, discussion, and group presentations
AB-1 - Locate and interpret written information

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