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Celebrate National Chicken Lady Day with the ultimate comfort food - cook up your favorite chicken dish and enjoy it with family and friends!
Get ready to celebrate National Chicken Lady Day on November 4! This day was created in 2013 by a group of chicken enthusiasts from across the country to honor all the amazing women who have dedicated their lives and love to raising, caring for, and promoting chickens. Whether you're an experienced chicken lady or just getting started with your own flock, this is a great opportunity to recognize these hardworking ladies and connect with other like-minded people.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1900s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rise of Urban Farming</div><div class='timeline-text'>The early 1900s saw a surge in urban chicken raising, often by women who wanted to contribute to family sustenance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern Poultry Industry's Birth</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1950s witnessed the birth of the modern poultry industry, with more women involved in the management and promotion of poultry businesses.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Poultry Science Advancement</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1970s, scientific advancements led to improved chicken care and breeding methods, with women contributing significantly to this field.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Urban Hen-Keeping Return</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 1990s, urban hen-keeping experienced a renaissance, with "chicken ladies" at the forefront advocating for local food production and animal welfare.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Chicken Lady Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>"National Chicken Lady Day" was first celebrated to recognize women's contributions to caring for, raising, and promoting chickens.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Bake a chicken</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Baking a perfect chicken is a great way to celebrate National Chicken Lady Day. Make sure to coat it in spices, herbs, and butter for an extra special treat.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a chicken farm</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visit your local chicken farm and see all the chickens in their natural habitat. You'll be able to appreciate them more when you get up close and personal with the birds.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a chicken craft</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create something special for National Chicken Lady Day by making a chicken craft. Paint a wooden chicken, make a paper mache hen, or fold some origami chickens.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family together and organize a potluck dinner featuring dishes with chicken as the main ingredient. Everyone can showcase their favorite recipes.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a chicken restaurant</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take time to visit your favorite chicken restaurant on National Chicken Lady Day. Whether it's KFC, Popeyes, or your local mom and pop spot, enjoy some delicious food!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chicken is nutritious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Chicken is a lean source of protein that is high in vitamins and minerals like B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and iron. Eating chicken can provide you with the essential nutrients your body needs to function properly, so why not enjoy it on National Chicken Lady Day?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>There are lots of ways to cook chicken</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Grilled, baked, fried - no matter how you prepare it, chicken can be cooked in countless delicious ways. Plus, using different herbs and spices you can create unique flavors that will transform plain old poultry into an amazing culinary masterpiece!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chicken supports small farmers & ranchers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By purchasing locally-sourced chicken at farmers markets or from small farms and ranches, you are doing your part to support small businesses and help the local economy grow. Plus, you know you're getting top quality ingredients that have been raised responsibly and ethically by people who truly care about their animals' welfare!</p></div></div>
National Chicken Lady Day is celebrated on November 4 every year. In 2024 National Chicken Lady Day will occur on a Monday.
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