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Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 25855 — Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes

Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 25855

Type
Statute
Source
California Food and Agricultural Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

The following are the various classes of ducks:

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Cal. Food & Agric. Code § 25855 — Poultry and Rabbit Meat Classes is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

The following are the various classes of ducks:

(a) “Duckling” means a young duck of either sex (usually under 10 weeks of age) that is tender meated and has a bill that is not completely hardened and windpipe that is easily dented. This classification may include broilers, fryers, or roasters.

(b) “Duck” means a mature duck or an old duck (usually over 10 weeks of age) of either sex with toughened flesh, hardened bill, and a hardened windpipe.