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Chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and ducks are the main categories of poultry kept for eggs, meat and breeding. 

Over half of the meat consumed in the UK consists of chicken, turkey, duck and goose. With 1 billion broilers reared every year contributing £4.6 billion to the UK economy (British Poultry Council).  

The UK as a whole has some of the best welfare standards for poultry across the EU, with around 90% of poultry farms being Red Tractor Assured. 

 

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