What is National Poultry Day?
Poultry is the theme for March 19th as it is National Poultry Day. There are no fowl moods or ruffled feathers on display. However, there may be some quacking and gobbling going on.
For breakfast, try eggs and turkey bacon. The day begins with eggs and turkey bacon. Around lunchtime, serve an open-faced turkey avocado sandwich. A good, ol' fashioned fried chicken dinner would round off the day.
Poultry refers to domestic birds that are raised for meat and eggs. Chicken, turkey, ducks, geese, quail, and pheasant are among the birds that are found in these birds. Poultry is farmed in large numbers, with chickens being the most popular.
Chicken is thought to have been introduced to American soil by European explorers in the 16th century. Most Americans raised small flocks, enough to feed their families. Over time, chicken consumption in the United States increased. Chicken stepped in to satisfy the protein demand during World War II, due to a shortage of beef and pork, and beef shortages.
In the United States, poultry production is managed by the US Department of Agriculture. The United States Department of Agriculture controls poultry production. According to estimates, around 9 billion chickens are produced 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.
