domestic fowl
Americannoun
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People have caught the virus both from domestic fowl and from wild birds such as ducks.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023
The outbreak has not only killed domestic fowl.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022
Walmart and Target released earnings Tuesday showing they are well-stocked with domestic fowl for Thanksgiving, despite the price increases.
From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2021
There are also 900,000 rabbits, 700,000 pet birds, 700,000 reptiles, 600,000 domestic fowl, 500,000 guinea pigs and 300,000 hamsters.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2017
The weight of the eggs of the domestic fowl varies materially; in some breeds, averaging thirty-three ounces per dozen, in others, but fourteen and a half ounces.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert
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