Poultry--Retail

Look for information on poultry retailers under this Yellow Pages® heading. Poultry constitutes domesticated birds reared for the purpose of collecting their eggs or for their meat and/or feathers. Fowl like chicken and turkey, waterfowl such as duck and geese, and game such as pheasants and pigeons are all included in poultry. The meat of poultry is usually available at retail along with the eggs. The most valuable and meatiest parts of a bird are the breast meat and thigh and drumsticks. Poultry is also considered white meat, which has less fat stored in it. This accounts for it being more popular and healthier than red meat such as beef and lamb.

Poultry products are a staple of diets across the world. Almost all cultures use poultry products in their local cuisines. Poultry products have been around since the beginning of civilisation itself. The earliest known societies were nomadic, not agrarian, and relied heavily on livestock and poultry for their survival. Even in situations where nomadic people would have to leave their larger livestock behind on account of various circumstances, they could always carry some of their poultry livestock and make do till for as long as needed.

Poultry products are also extremely dense in nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron, phosphorous, riboflavin, thiamin, and niacin. The poultry industry is a lot easier to regulate than the beef and lamb industry because of the animal’s size. Feed intake can be controlled and strict breeding practices ensure a consistent product. Poultry is available at various retail outlets such as specialty stores, supermarkets, farmer’s markets, etc. Poultry products can be purchased fresh or frozen, whole, or pre-cut.