Learning Competencies
Determine the breeds of farm animals.
Learning Outcomes
Identify the distinct physical characteristics of the poultry animals such as chicken, ducks and quails.
Identify the breeds of chicken, duck, and quail.
Content Standard: The learner determines the different breeds of chicken, duck and quail.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to distinguish and differentiate the different characteristics of breeds of
chicken, duck and quail and choose the appropriate breed to raise according to meat, egg or both purposes.
Learning Competencies: Distinguish each breed of chicken, duck and quail and their real-life purposes for production.
PROCEDURES
Activity
Activities: Conduct the activity where learners complete the phrases of collective nouns of farm animals using
the given picture clues to be flashed on screen. Utilize the given answer sheets.
Review of the past lesson- collective noun activity: create a picture clues for each red phrases
The Great Farmyard Adventure
A herd of cows, so big and bold,
Mooed together in the cold.
They saw a flock of chickens near,
Clucking, scratching without fear.
A gaggle of geese began to honk,
Waddling around the pond to a funk.
The cows and chickens had a plan,
To help the sounder of pigs in the sand.
The pigs were lost, they couldn’t find,
The way back to their muddy kind.
The murder of crows flew high above,
Watching the farm with a squawk and shove.
"Don’t worry, pigs, we’ll lead the way,
Through fields and barns where you can play!"
The geese flapped, the chickens ran,
The cows mooed loud as they began.
They crossed the farm with cheer and sound,
Until the pigs’ home could be found.
The sounder oinked and ran with glee,
Thanks to their friends, now wild and free.
The animals danced under the moon,
Singing a farmyard, joyful tune.
For every group, both large and small,
Together they made the best of it all!
The end.
*just a quick trivia, as you have observed on the first verse, third line, flock is used to describe a group of
chickens gathered together. On some contexts, you may find brood used to describe a group of chicken
gathered together. Always remember that when you use the word flock, you are referring to random
chickens gathered in one place. If you use brood, you are referring to a group of chicken from the same
mother gathered together in one place.
Generalize their answers
Introduction of lesson-
our lesson for today will be focused on different breeds and characteristics of chickens, ducks, and quails.
Analysis
Activity: Enumerate three breeds of chicken, duck and quail and write down clues of their distinct
charcateristics. Use the given answer sheets.
Abstraction
Activity: Ask the following questions to sum up the lesson.
1. What are the four common breeds of duck?
2. How can you differentiate a Brahma and a Conchin chicken?
3. If your farm’s goal is to produce eggs, what breed of chicken will you raise? Why?
4. If your farm’s primary goal is to increase meat production of chicken, what breed should you raise and
why?
5. How can you distinguish a tuxedo quail from its other breeds?
Application
Activity: Complete the Investigation Sheet. Learners fill out the sheet provided with clues as to what breed of
chicken, duck or quail is being identified.
Name:
Alyas: Indian Game
Clues: He is last seen on a show. He is from England and has hefty muscles covered in a close-knit feather.
Wanted for:
Name:
Alyas: Livo & Nese
Clues: He came from Italy. His wife can lay up to 320 eggs per year. They are last spotted wearing white
feathers, upright tail, large wattles and yellow feet.
Wanted for: Their eggs.
Name:
Alias: Patty
Clues: Last seen in Pateros, Manila. She is smaller than other ducks. Color black and waddles around all the
time.
Wanted for: She needs to come home and sit on her eggs to hatch.
Name:
Alias: Hapon
Clues:
Content
Breeds of Farm Animals: Chicken, Duck, and Quail
Breeds are a specific group of domestic animals having similar appearance and characteristics that differentiate from
the other animals of the same species. To improve the livestock of farm animals, several systems of breeding are being
done. This includes inbreeding, line breeding, outbreeding, outcrossing, grading up, cross breeding, and species
hybridization.
The different breeds domesticated farm animals known as livestock are raised in order to provide employment and
produce different forms of products for human consumption such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool.
In this lesson, livestock to be covered are chicken, duck and quail.
Chicken
Leghorn is also known as Livorno or Livornese, originated in central Italy. It has ten color varieties, the
American white, the English white, old type and modern type. It gives a weight range of 2.4-2.7 kg for male
and 2-2.3 kg for hens. It has a good layer of white eggs, averaging 280 eggs per year and can be maximized up
to 320 eggs. They start laying eggs at 4 months old, earlier than other breeds which starts at 6 months. The
older the hen, the bigger the eggs.
Ancona is originated in Marches, Italy but was bred mainly in the United Kingdom. It is typically
Mediterranean breed, rustic, lively and hardy. It ranges widely and takes flight easily. It weighs 2.5-2.8 kg for
males and 1.8-2.1 kg for hens. It is a good layer of white eggs, averaging 220 per year.
Sussex is a British breed pf dual-purpose chicken (meat and eggs). It has eight colors recognized. It is graceful
with a long broad, flat back, and straight breastbone. Hens lay some 180-220 eggs per year and each egg
weighs about 60g.
Cornish is called Indian game chicken. It was developed in England. It is a hefty bird closely-knit feather.
They have piercings that appear to mad. It can weigh around 9 lbs. it is reared for meat production.
Australop is a breed of Australian origin. It is developed from egg laying. It can lay more than 300 eggs per
year. It is both bantam and standard size.
New Hampshire or New Hampshire Red is an American breed of chicken. It is developed through selective
breeding of Rhode Island Red. It is fast-growing, early-maturing. Mature birds are light or medium in red
color. Males weigh about 3.9 kg while hens approximately 3 kg. It is bred suitable for production of both meat
and eggs.
Plymouth Rock is an American breed of domestic chicken. It is a dual-purpose bird, reared for its brown eggs
and meat. It is resistant to cold, easy to manage, and a good sitter. It can lay about 200 eggs per year.
Rhode Island Red is an American breed of domestic chicken. It is crossbred between Malay and Brown
Leghorn from Italy. It is reared for its dual-purpose, meat and eggs. Its is distinct with a rose-comb, reddish
horn color, reddish bay and yellow feet and legs.
Cochin is derived from a large feather-legged breed brought from China to Europe and North America. It is
distinct from excessive plumage intended for exhibition. It is a good layer of large tinted eggs. It is a good
sitter and a good mother.
Brahma is an American breed of chicken principally for meat. It has three color varieties recognized: light,
dark, and buff. It is a good winter layer of large brown eggs which weigh approximately 55-60g.
Bertha is standing pretty here in front of a 5 gallon bucket. She’s only 9 months old, and already a sizeable 19
inches tall! Brahmas carry on growing until they’re 18 months old, so she still has some height gain ahead of
her too. The lesson here - they’re slow growers but they get bigger than you might think!
*Quick Trivia: Chickens can recognize up to 100 faces, both human and chickens and can differentiate familiar and
unfamiliar individuals. Chickens possess remarkable cognitive abilities, one of which is their capacity for facial
recognition. This skill is rooted in their complex visual processing system, which allows them to distinguish between
individual faces by analyzing unique features and configurations. Insert chicken gimbal here
Duck
Native or Pateros Duck (itik) is small compared to the imported breeds. Its common color is white, black or
gray. It often lay large size eggs but non-sitters. Males has a shrill high-pitch sounds while females emit low
quacking sounds. Females’ tails lie flat close to their bodies and males has heavier bodies than females.
Muscovy Duck is otherwise known as duck real or bibe. It has quality of meat of this kind of breed.
Peking Duck is always characterized by the erect neck. In 2-3 months, this breed can be sold because its meat
is of high quality.
Khaki Campbell is well adapted on the soil. It can lay eggs easily. It can lay as many as 300 eggs in one year.
They are very active and likes swimming. They are also excellent layers and has a large and thick shelled egg.
*Quick Trivia: Ducks Are Water-Repellent: When preening, ducks spread a waxy, waterproof oil across their
feathers, ensuring they remain buoyant and dry while swimming.
Quail
Tuxedo quail is black and white patches on its head and body. Has short stubby tail and are small birds.
Black-breasted quail is dark brown overall with blacker breast and face and variable white patch on throat.
They appear chickenlike bird and are always on the ground foraging through leaves. Originated from Costa
Rica and of Western Panama.
Silver is white in color, but its eyes are black.
Native is found in the forest and meadow.
Japanese Seattle has an American breed with rustic and marron color below its head.
Japanese Taiwan is well known as Chinese quail. The female’s body is black and patches of white. The male
has red feathers.
*Quick Trivia: Quails tend to prefer nesting in quiet, sheltered environments. Being ground nesters, they seek out
secluded spots that offer protection from predators and disturbances. Providing nesting materials like straw or grass
and placing them in quiet, sheltered areas can help quail feel safe and comfortable while laying their eggs.
