When was poultry first domesticated?
several thousand years ago.
Why might people have kept quail in captivity before using them for nourishment?
for their songs
What about chickens?
for cockfighting
Are today's chickens virtually the same as their ancestors?
no
What did breeders look for when breeding?
fast growth, egg-laying ability, conformation, plumage and docility
How can one avoid food poisoning when eating poultry?
by properly handling and sufficiently cooking
How is the term poultry defined?
domesticated birds kept by humans for the eggs they produce, their meat, their feathers, or sometimes as pets.
Are pidgeons considered poultry?
yes
What are they sometimes alternatively called?
squabs
From which language is "poultry" derived?
the French/Norman word poule
Which means?
small animal
In what language originally?
Latin
Which scientific order includes both chickens and turkeys?
Galliformes
Which is a subcategory of which superorder?
Galloanserae
How are most birds raised today?
in intensive commercial enterprises.
Globally, where does poultry rank as a meat source?
second
Are chickens and eggs a high source of fat?
no
What nuitritonal benefit do they have?
they contain high-quality protein
Originally, where did people find birds to raise?
eggs collected from the wild