Document · part of 6(F). Option F, Avian

6(F)(1). Sketch a layer or broiler house

Optional May not apply

This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 6: which ONE of the six options?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

Nests, roosts, feeders, waterers and ventilation, then explain how insulation, ventilation, temperature controls and automatic lights protect birds, and why light matters for egg production.

Where this step comes from

Animal Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-29), Requirement 6(F)(1)