The preliminary total liveweight of all federally inspected poultry during November 2020 was 5.24 billion pounds, up one percent from 5.21 billion pounds a year ago.

Young chickens inspected totaled 4.59 billion pounds, up one percent from November 2019. Mature chickens, at 57.7 million pounds, were down 7-percent from the previous year. Turkey inspections totaled 573 million pounds, down two percent from a year ago.

Young chickens slaughtered during November 2020 averaged 6.40 pounds per bird, up slightly from November 2019. The average liveweight of mature chickens was 6.84 pounds per bird, down 1 percent from a year ago.

November 2019 contained 21 weekdays (including 2 holidays) and 5 Saturdays. November 2020 contained 21 weekdays (including 2 holidays) and 4 Saturdays.