What is National Poultry Day?
As it is National Poultry Day, Poultry is the theme for March 19th. No fowl moods or ruffled feathers were ruffled feathers. However, there may be some quacking and gobbling going on.
For breakfast, try eggs and turkey bacon. Serve an open-faced turkey avocado sandwich at lunchtime. With a hearty, ol' fashioned fried chicken dinner, you can round off the day.
Poultry is a term used to describe domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. These birds include chicken, turkey, ducks, geese, quail, and pheasant. Poultry is raised in large numbers, with chickens being the most popular.
Chicken was reportedly introduced to American soil by European explorers in the 16th century, according to a source. Most Americans raised small flocks, enough to feed their families. Chicken consumption in the United States increased over time. Chicken stepped in to satisfy the protein requirement during World War II, owing to a shortage of beef and pork, and beef shortages.
In the United States, poultry production is managed by the US Department of Agriculture. According to estimates, there are around 9 billion chickens in the United States. Chicken and turkey are lower in fats and cholesterol than other meats, and they are lower in fats and cholesterol than other meats.
