p.s.- didnt know what to classify it in
2006-07-23 06:51:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
The gizzard is an adapted stomach that is found in birds, earthworms, and other animals. It has a thick, muscular wall, enabling powerful grinding action.
Some animals that lack teeth will swallow stones to aid in digestion. Birds employ this mode of 'mastication'. "A bird swallows small bits of gravel that act as 'teeth' in the gizzard, breaking down hard food such as seeds and thus helping digestion." (Solomon et. al, 2002).
These stones are called gizzard stones and are usually smooth and round from the polishing action in the animal's stomach. When too smooth to do their required work, they may be passed or regurgitated.
Dinosaurs are also known to have used gizzard stones. This has been discovered by finding groups of polished stones within the area occupied by a dinosaur skeleton.
The gizzards of poultry are a popular food the world over. Grilled chicken gizzards are sold as street food in China, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines and the rest of Southeast Asia. Stewed gizzards are eaten as a snack in Portugal, while pickled turkey gizzards are a traditional food in some parts of the Midwestern United States. In the Southern United States, the gizzard is typically served fried, sometimes eaten with hot or honey mustard sauce.
Its crazy that people eat these.
-Chad
2006-07-23 07:10:23 · answer #1 · answered by SCSA 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What Is A Gizzard
2017-01-16 09:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by troxell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The gizzard I know is the part of the chicken we fry, and eat. I think it's considered the kidney of the chicken...but it sure is tasy when deep fried. Kinda rubbery to chew though.
2006-07-23 06:55:48 · answer #3 · answered by NFCsouthchik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Safeway and find out. :)
Gizzard out
2016-12-05 09:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by gizzard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birds don't have teeth so they can't grind up their food, so they eat small pebbles and sand. this "grit" goes into their gizzard and grinds up their food, then the food goes into their stomach.
2006-07-23 06:56:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
What is a gizzard?
p.s.- didnt know what to classify it in
2015-08-02 03:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One part of the chicken I don't like to eat because no matter how long it is cooked, it is still tough.
2006-07-23 07:18:22 · answer #7 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its the part of a bird that breaks down hard seeds and nuts.
2006-07-23 06:56:59 · answer #8 · answered by fatwhale90 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a part of a Bird to aid in digestion, ill spare u the details.
2006-07-23 06:55:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋