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Poultry

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Poultry, in animal husbandry, birds raised commercially or domestically for meat, eggs, and feathers. Chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese are of primary commercial importance, while guinea fowl and squabs are chiefly of local interest.

Source: https://www.britannica.com/animal/poultry-agriculture


Related Terms:

  • Husbandry
  • Farming
  • Food
  • Agriculture
  • Animals

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