Our young explorers of Class 3 had an exciting and informative visit to a local poultry farm. The field trip gave them a wonderful opportunity to observe modern poultry farming first-hand and learn how fresh eggs reach our homes.
During the visit, The children eagerly interacted with the farm staff Mr. Rama Naidu garu and recorded their observations in their notebooks. They learned that Young hens (16 weeks old) begin laying small eggs, while mature 30β40-week-old hens lay larger eggs. The hens are fed a balanced mixture of corn, rice, soya dust, and sunflower seed dust, providing essential nutrients for healthy growth and egg production. Hens require clean drinking water and a nutritious diet every day. Farmers keep the poultry sheds clean, dry, and well-ventilated to prevent diseases and ensure the birds remain healthy. Students observed three types of feather : Contour (body feathers), down feathers, flight feathers. Β They understood the importance of treating animals with kindness and care, ensuring they receive proper food, water, and shelter. Students watched fresh eggs being collected and learned how they are sorted before reaching consumers.
The poultry farm is located in a peaceful and green environment, away from busy roads and crowded areas, providing a suitable atmosphere for raising healthy hens. The poultry farm spreads across 12 acres and has five spacious chicken coops, each housing has hens of different ages. Every coop produces around 15,000 eggs daily, resulting in an impressive total production of approximately 65,000 eggs every day. They were amazed to see thousands of hens housed in long poultry sheds and appreciation for the hard work of farmers.. Children enjoyed Learning Beyond the Classroom!
