Did you know that poultry and eggs are currently the top farm product produced in Kentucky? In this field trip, Kentucky kid Kylie visits Hayden Farms in Daviess County (near Owensboro) to learn how they raise chickens for grocery stores. Hayden Farms is the first chicken farm in the country to offer a viewing room to the public for education. 

In this video, students will explore the following: 

• Poultry and egg farming bring more money to Kentucky than any other crop or animal.  
• Kentucky farmers provide excellent care for their animals in order to provide safe food to consumers.
• Chickens need food, water, and shelter to grow and thrive.