4-H Poultry Project Book 20

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1 Form 321 (11/17) Project (check only one): Market Poultry Layer Fancy Poultry 4-H Poultry Project Book 20 Name Age (as of Dec. 31) Club Leader Year in 4-H Year in this project Grade I have been advised that the presence of any drug, antibiotic or biological residue in my project animal at slaughter will result in the condemnation of the carcass and forfeiture of all sale proceeds and premiums. I certify that any drug, antibiotic or biological which may have been administered by me, or any other person, was done so in strict compliance with the manufacturer s label requirements. Member Signature Parent Signature Leader Signature Agent Signature

2 THE COMMITMENT OF 4-H ANIMAL STEWARDS I WILL: 1. Provide comfortable and sufficient quarters for my animal(s). 2. Feed my animal(s) on time each day. 3. Provide my animal(s) with clean water at all times. 4. Keep my animal(s) free from parasites. 5. Strive to keep my animal(s) in good health. 6. Learn as much as possible about the best methods of feeding and caring for animals. 7. Be kind to animals. 8. Always show good sportsmanship in competition. 9. Keep an accurate record of my projects. 10. Complete my project and take part in the activities of my 4-H Club each year. 2

3 PROJECT PLAN Before you purchase your animal, begin your project by completing a plan. Review your plan with your 4-H project leader. Learning Goals What do you hope to learn about and what skills do you want to practice while doing this project? Planning Notes or Questions You Would Like Answered Production Plan Expected County State Date each Column was Completed Starting Date of Project Ending Date of Project Breed Days on Feed Starting Weight, lb Final Weight, lb Total Weight Gain, lb = Final Wt. - Starting Wt. Average Daily Gain, lb/da = Total Wt. Gain/Days on Feed Expected Feed Efficiency, lb feed/lb gain Poultry = 2.0 Actual Feed Efficiency = Feed Used/Total Weight Gain Expected Feed Needed = Total Wt. Gain x Expected Feed Efficiency Actual Feed Used, lb, from page 6 3

4 Financial Plan Expenses Animal Purchase Treatment Expenses Management Expenses Other Expenses Exhibit Expenses Feed Total Expenses Income Animal Sales Income Needed to Break Even Price Needed = Sales Income/Final Weight Expected Actual Project Finances Describe the financial agreements you have made with financial institutions, your parents or other persons regarding this project. PROJECT ANIMAL Record this information at the time(s) you purchase your animal and start the project. Name of Animal Breed Birthdate of Animal Starting Date Starting Weight Ear Tag Number Tattoo Number Purchased From Purchase Date Purchase Weight Total Purchase Price 4

5 Poultry Management Records Monthly Laying Record Month # Eggs Produced # of Eggs Home Use # of Birds Percent Production Total * Percent Production = # of Eggs Produced/# of Birds (Attach additional sheets as needed) 5

6 MANAGEMENT RECORD Treatments: Vaccinations, Medications (including in-feed medications), Internal and External Parasite Control. Treatment records must be kept for one year after the last day of treatment. Feed medication records must be kept for two years after the last day of treatment. Attach prescriptions and other medication information to the back of this Project Book. Dates Animal ID Product Name Dose Route Given By Withdrawal Time Cost Total Cost Other Management Activities: Tattooing, Grooming, Veterinary Visit, etc. Dates Activity Observations Cost Total Cost Other Expenses: Cage, Water Bottle,Other Supplies Date Item Quantity Cost Total Cost 6

7 FEED RECORD Type of Feed Date Use Began Date Use Ended How Fed Total Amount Fed Cost Total feed Subtract feed left over at end of project Total Feed Used 7

8 EXHIBIT RECORD Exhibit Expenses Record expenses you incurred in traveling to and participating in livestock exhibits associated with this project (County Show, Hawai`i State 4-H Livestock Show) Exhibition Event & Location Date Transportation Lodging Meals Total Total Cost PROJECT SPECIFIC PAGES Complete the Weight Gain page for your project and add it after this page. PROJECT CONCLUSION Complete the actual performance and actual financial columns on pages 2 and 3. How did the actual performance compare to the expected performance? Did you achieve your learning goals? What was most helpful in achieving them? What problems did you have? 8

9 Directions on how to use graph: 1) Select boxes to be filled (click and drag). 2) Right-Click over selected boxes. 3) Select Borders and Shading from the menu. 4) Click on the Shading tab in the pop-up window. 5) Choose a color to shade the cells with and Click OK. RABBIT & POULTRY WEIGHT GAIN Chart the estimated weight of your animal on this graph each month. Use a scale to estimate weight. If you have more than one animal, use a different color ink or pencil to show the growth of each one