MARKET FORMS OF POULTRY

• LIVE POULTRY - The chicken is alive; when selecting this form, choose those that are alert, well-feathered, and well- formed.
• WHOLE POULTRY - These are slaughtered birds that have been bled and de-feathered.
• DRESSED POULTRY - These are slaughtered birds that have been bled, defeathered, and the visceral organs are removed.
• POULTRY PARTS- Several pieces of a single poultry part are usually packed in one carton, wrapped and chilled or frozen.
• READY TO COOK - The dressed birds may be cut up and marinated or seasoned.