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Task · part of 6(F)(4). Five months, five chickens, or a visit

6(F)(4)(a). Manage an egg-producing flock for five months

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The requirement states the five months itself. Records of feed purchased, eggs sold, medication, vaccination and mortality, presented to your counselor.

Warning. The requirement names five months itself, which makes this the longest single step on the badge. 6(F)(4)(b), raising five chickens from hatching, is shorter but still months; 6(F)(4)(c) is a visit. All three satisfy the requirement.

Where this step comes from

  1. Animal Science Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-29), Requirement 6(F)(4)(a) · States the five months itself.

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