Chickens are one of the most commonly produced livestock in the United States.
Chicken is the second most widely-eaten meat in the world behind pork! We consume eggs that are fried, boiled, poached, scrambled, and as ingredients in omelets, quiches, and many other recipes.
There are two main types of poultry production: egg layers and those raised for meat production (broilers). Iowa, Ohio and Indiana are the top three (3) producers of chickens in the United States.
Chickens are an important agricultural commodity!
Chicken Chat Unboxed - See Inside Our Kids Agriculture Education Subscription Box
Welcome to the world of chickens with our August 2023 Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed kit. This bi-monthly box is full of avian knowledge, information and activities for kids 8-12 to learn about chickens and the poultry industry starting with our 24-page Chicken Chat Unboxed Educational Guide and Chicken Breed Identification Cards.
Chicken Chat Unboxed Educational Guide and Breed Identification Cards
Your kids are going to love learning about the chicken history and fun facts, the chicken production lifecycle, chicken products, external parts and the top 10 U.S. chicken-producing states. The top fourteen (14) most common chicken breeds are highlighted on the Kids Sonder Agriculture Field Guide Breed Identification Cards.
"Sam the Man and the Chicken Plan" by Frances O'Roark Dowell
This month’s chicken-themed chapter book highlights “Sam the Man” who i s looking for ways to earn some money. He’s got a cluck-worthy plan in this endearing chapter book that’s the first in the series from Frances O’Roark Dowell. Follow Sam as he creates his dream chicken business. Sound like anyone else you know that has chickens?
Animal Science Activity: Egg Formation Story
Explore egg formation as it travels through the hen’s reproductive tract. Kids will learn the parts of the egg and reproductive tract with this interactive activity! Learn how hens create eggs and discover the different components that make up an egg, like the yolk, albumen, and shell.
Animal Science: Poultry Breed Identification
Animal breeds exhibit diverse traits and characteristics developed through selective breeding. It is essential to familiarize oneself with the distinct features and qualities that define each animal breed when selecting an animal to raise. In the case of poultry, by understanding these traits, one can make an informed decision while selecting a suitable flock. Factors such as egg production, meat quality, temperament, climate adaptability, and size ensure a well-matched and thriving flock. Twenty-seven (27) chicken and poultry breeds can be found in our Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed Chicken/Turkey Breed ID Cards.
Agriculture Engineering: Happy Chicken Plan
Chickens and all animals have several basic needs that need to be met in order for them to be happy, healthy and productive. Kids Sonder Agriculturists will learn to take these needs into consideration when they use basic math to design their own chicken coop floor plan, The Happy Chicken Plan.
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