This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the iron badge in
Animal Care.
For this Badge Bit, you will breed and nurture guinea fowl!
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To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- all general requirements stated for the
Animal Care Iron Badge
- all requirements in the Animal Care Iron Badge specified under the section "Provide proof that you are breeding and nurturing 12 animal species"
- Prove you are nurturing your guinea fowl
- Minimum of a dozen guinea fowl from under a broody guinea fowl to 3 months old
- Winter bug
feed system
- Additional fats and oils in the winter
- Swings, tethercabbage or similar activities for entertainment in winter
- Grow winter feed systems
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, you must provide proof of the following as pictures or
video (<2 mins):
- photo essay about nurturing the guinea fowl
- parasite checks throughout the season
- proof of pampering the guinea fowl that approaches level 7