Chicken - look for [blank_start]pliable[blank_end] breast bone, plump breast and fine textured flesh
A strong unpleasant [blank_start]smell[blank_end] would suggest that the chicken is not of good quality.
Fresh turkey - should have full plump [blank_start]breasts[blank_end] with a good proportion of meat
Look for young birds as legs develop [blank_start]scales[blank_end] as they get older.
Ducks - the upper beak should be [blank_start]yellow[blank_end] in colour and break easily
The webbed feet should [blank_start]tear[blank_end] easily and skin should be dry and undamaged.
Guinea fowl – similar to chicken with stronger flavour.
Quality points include [blank_start]dry skin[blank_end] without blemishes, no damage or broken bones, and well fleshed breasts