215 Guinea Pig
Learn how to select, feed, manage and breed guinea pigs. Small Animal Record
Book (214R) required.®
220 Small Animals Project Book
Complete the Interest Areas and age-appropriate activities relating to the
small animal species taken as your project. Activities can be repeated or new
animal species explored. Species include gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats,
chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs. Small Animal Resource Handbook (220R) and
Small Animal Record Book (214R) required.®
Required Supplement for Pet Care Projects
214R Small Animal Record Book
This resource must be ordered in conjunction with the appropriate member
project book for cats, guinea pigs, cage birds, gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats,
chinchillas, ferrets, and hedgehogs. A separate record book should be used for
each species of pet projects taken. ($1.00)
Required Supplement for Small Animal Projects
220R Small Animal Resource Handbook
This project supplement covers the history, selection, handling, housing,
nutrition, health, reproduction, grooming and showing of seven species of small
animals. Learn about gerbils, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, ferrets, and
hedgehogs by using this small animal project resource. ($8.00)
579 Adventures With Your Camera-A
Look at the world through your own special viewer by discovering your
photography skills. Learn how to properly hold a camera, identify camera parts,
properly care for your camera, identify the right film for the circumstances,
choose good subjects, and much more. This beginning level project should not be
repeated.
580 Adventures With Your Camera-B
Take successful shots with your camera by learning photography basics and
advanced techniques in composition and film processing. Learn how to have better
camera control, utilize lighting techniques, improve picture composition,
improve photos through cropping, position your subject, determine proper film
speeds, and much more. This intermediate level project may be repeated. Project
#579 - "Adventures With Your Camera - A" should be taken prior to
doing this project.
583 Adventures With Adjustable Cameras
Refine your photography skills with an adjustable camera by realizing how
taking each picture opens your eyes to choices. Learn how to control film
exposure, adjust shutter speeds, control sharpness, take night photos, take
double exposures, and much more. This intermediate level project is recommended
for youth with access to an adjustable camera.
151 Poultry Production-Raising Pullets
Become a poultry producer and manager through the experience of feeding,
watering and caring for chickens for home use or market. Complete your records
in the back of this project book to monitor your production decisions.
152 Poultry Production-Raising Broilers
Have fun raising baby chicks for broilers and your family will enjoy the
nutritious delicious product. Complete your records in the back of this project
book to monitor your management decisions.
153 Raising Fancy Poultry
Discover the many different types of poultry from all around the world to
gain an appreciation for these colorful birds. Then, construct a pen, plan a
budget, and raise your own Fancy Poultry.
165GPM The Incredible Egg
Recommended for project advisors and classroom teachers.
Learn about the beginning of life as you study chick embryology. This
four-lesson series includes hands-on activities. ($6.00)
166 Turkeys
Buy, brood and raise a healthy turkey flock with proper equipment and
responsible care. Complete your records in the back of this project book to
monitor your management decisions.
167 Ducks and Geese
Discover the breeds, markets and duck and geese industries while managing
your flock to a healthy profit.
Optional Supplement for Poultry Projects
154R Poultry Judging
You may need this optional resource when evaluating poultry. This is a good
reference to study before participating in a judging contest. ($4.50)