Poultry certified wholesome during June 2021 (ready-to-cook weight) totaled 4.46 billion pounds, up three percent from the amount certified in June 2020, according to USDA’s latest Poultry Slaughter report.

The preliminary total live weight of all federally inspected poultry during June 2021 was 5.89 billion pounds, up three percent from 5.72 billion pounds a year ago. Young chickens inspected totaled 5.19 billion pounds, up four percent from June 2020. Mature chickens, at 72.5 million pounds, were up eight percent from the previous year.

June 2020 contained 22 weekdays (including zero holidays) and four Saturdays. June 2021 contained 22 weekdays (including zero holidays) and four Saturdays.