Poultry Lab

1 or 1 and half page,

Many changes have occurred in the Poultry industry over the last century. Housing systems are a topic of constant debate. Select two types of housing systems and summarize how they are designed. If you were a poultry farmer, which system(s) would you utilize to raise your birds. Explain why and discuss what potential issues/challenges you could face by utilizing this system?

Here are some helpful resources:

• Housing Systems
  • Enriched
    • http://www.farmfood360.ca/en/eggfarms/enriched360/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Aviary
    • http://www.farmfood360.ca/en/eggfarms/aviary/  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Free Range
    • http://www.farmfood360.ca/en/eggfarms/freerangeeggs/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
  • Free Run
    • http://www.farmfood360.ca/en/eggfarms/freeruneggs/ (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Rubric

Rubric (1)Rubric (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContentKey issues and questions from the prompt are identified and answered. Incorporates a critical level of thinking. Reflects on course materials (i.e. readings, lectures, lab, etc.) and utilizes factually correct information in order to provide a quality response.7.0 to >5.0 ptsExcellent5.0 to >3.0 ptsAverage3.0 to >0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement0.0 ptsDid Not Complete7.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammarProper sentence structure is used and sentences make sense/flow together. Provides clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style. Free of grammatical or spelling errors.2.0 ptsExcellent1.0 ptsAverage0.0 ptsNeeds Improvement2.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatMust be typed! Minimum of 1 page in length, but does not exceed 3 pages. 1 inch margins, 12 point font, double spaced. Only student name appears at the top.1.0 ptsExcellent0.0 ptsDid Not Follow Format1.0 pts
Total Points: 10.0