Poultry

The term “poultry” refers to domesticated birds raised for their meat. Various species of poultry include chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, guinea fowls, and pigeons (squabs). Game birds such as pheasant, wild duck, and quail are also consumed, but few of them reach the marketplace. Not readily available in all parts of the country yet, but starting to be seen, are emu and ostriches, bred for their lower-fat meat. Read more »