'National Poultry Day', March 19

🐔 National Poultry Day – March 19

National Poultry Day, celebrated each year on March 19, is a light-hearted tribute to one of the world’s most popular and versatile food groups. From roast chicken dinners and turkey feasts to eggs at breakfast, poultry has long been a staple in kitchens across the globe.

The day is a chance to appreciate not only the variety of delicious dishes poultry provides, but also its importance in farming, food culture, and everyday life. Chickens, ducks, turkeys and other fowl have been part of human diets for thousands of years, valued for their accessibility, affordability, and high-quality protein.

Whether you’re enjoying a comforting classic like roast chicken, trying a new recipe, or simply cracking open an egg for breakfast, National Poultry Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate all things poultry — from farm to fork.

🎶 CST Song Of The Day 🎶

How D’Ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning? – Dean Martin & Helen O’Connell (1951)

A perfect, playful pick for National Poultry Day, this cheerful 1951 duet is as light and sunny as a spring morning. “How D’Ya Like Your Eggs In The Morning?” is a classic slice of post-war pop, full of charm, wit, and that unmistakable easy-listening style.

With Dean Martin’s laid-back croon and Helen O’Connell’s bright, lively delivery, the song turns a simple breakfast question into a flirtatious back-and-forth about love, domestic bliss, and starting the day right.

It’s the kind of tune that instantly conjures images of sunshine, frying pans, and a carefree kitchen singalong — making it a cracking (pun intended) choice for March 19.

🥚 Why it fits today:

• Directly celebrates eggs (the ultimate poultry product!)

• Cheerful, upbeat, and perfect for a spring morning vibe

• A nostalgic nod to simpler times and classic pop

So put the kettle on, get the eggs frying, and let this golden oldie set the tone for the day.

Ask members to list as many sayings and proverbs about poultry as they can. Then compare the list to the graphic above. Discuss meanings as you go along.

Next, you could ask members to list as many egg & chicken dishes as they can, and again compare their lists to these graphics.

As a very long-term memory recall activity, you could ask the group to say together, from memory, the Humpty Dumpty rhyme.

Finally, here are other poulty songs for a singalong ...