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Chickens
 
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 Unit 5: Chickens

Students learn animal husbandry, specifically how to manage and care for the chickens on the MSA farm. They will learn the difference between conventional and humane animal treatment as well as industrial versus pasture livestock. Lessons will include animal anatomy, rotation and fencing, nutritional values of different feeds. 

Reading List

The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens