Poultry Depot Prices
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
As always, the CAD is interested in safeguarding not just the economic well-being of consumers but their health interests as well. Accordingly, consumers are advised to always:
- Compare prices across poultry depots;
- Ensure that the premises of poultry depots are maintained in a sanitary condition and that there is running water;
- Ensure that handling is done in a safe and sanitary fashion;
- When purchasing chicken that has already been processed, ensure that the chicken is free of all entrails and is not discoloured; and
- Ensure that you, and the establishment where you shop, are following all Public Health Protocols.
2026
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period January 23rd – 26th , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.80 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $12.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $8.00 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $8.80 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.40 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village, Moruga | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd. | Rio Claro | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.47 | $15.14 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $18.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $16.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.10 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $14.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $18.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd. | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.87 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.47 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.14, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $57.49 (5 x $8.47) + $15.14). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $57.49, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.37 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.47 | 65.96 | 4.8 lbs | 13.74 |
| 5 lbs | 8.47 | 57.49 | 4.0 lbs | 14.37 |
| 4 lbs | 8.47 | 49.02 | 3.2 lbs | 15.32 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.14 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period February 20th – 23rd , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.80 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.50 | $12.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $14.50 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $8.80 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.40 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village, Moruga | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd. | Rio Claro | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.62 | $15.16 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $18.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $16.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.30 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $14.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.25 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.50 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $18.95 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd. | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $15.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.85 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.62 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.16, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.26 (5 x $8.62) + $15.16). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.26, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.57 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.62 | 66.88 | 4.8 lbs | 13.93 |
| 5 lbs | 8.62 | 58.26 | 4.0 lbs | 14.57 |
| 4 lbs | 8.62 | 49.64 | 3.2 lbs | 15.51 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.16 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period March 27th – 31st , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.90 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $9.30 | $12.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | North Bound SSHH | Chaguanas | Central | $8.20 | $9.40 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $9.10 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.25 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.30 | $15.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village, Moruga | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd. | Rio Claro | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.74 | $14.93 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | $16.00 | |||
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $18.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.25 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.00 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Road, #2 | Freeport | Central | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $18.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $17.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $19.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd. | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road, Cap De Ville | Cap De Ville | South | $15.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.92 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.74 and an average pluck and gut fee of $14.93, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.63 (5 x $8.74) + $14.93). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.63, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.66 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.74 | 67.37 | 4.8 lbs | 14.04 |
| 5 lbs | 8.74 | 58.63 | 4.0 lbs | 14.66 |
| 4 lbs | 8.74 | 49.89 | 3.2 lbs | 15.59 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $14.93 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period April 24th – 27th , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.25 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.25 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | North Bound SSHH | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $10.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $8.80 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $7.20 | $16.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $9.10 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.20 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $8.00 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $7.49 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.90 | $15.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village, Moruga | Moruga | South | $8.40 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd. | Rio Claro | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.73 | $15.13 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $9.20 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $17.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $17.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.75 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $15.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $19.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.50 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.50 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $19.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd. | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $17.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.25 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap De Ville | South | $15.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.50 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.73 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.13, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.78 (5 x $8.73) + $15.13). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.78, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.70 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.74 | 67.51 | 4.8 lbs | 14.06 |
| 5 lbs | 8.74 | 58.78 | 4.0 lbs | 14.70 |
| 4 lbs | 8.74 | 50.05 | 3.2 lbs | 15.64 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.13 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period May 22nd – 25th , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.30 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $9.30 | $20.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $9.50 | $12.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $9.10 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.20 | $20.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.10 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $7.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $7.49 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.90 | $15.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $9.20 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St. | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $9.02 | $15.33 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.20 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $15.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $20.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $17.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $17.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $19.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $18.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.50 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd. | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $17.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.25 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.73 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $9.02 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.33, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $60.43 (5 x $9.02) + $15.33). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $60.43, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $15.11 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 9.02 | 69.45 | 4.8 lbs | 14.47 |
| 5 lbs | 9.02 | 60.43 | 4.0 lbs | 15.11 |
| 4 lbs | 9.02 | 51.41 | 3.2 lbs | 16.07 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.33 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period June 26th – 29th , 2026.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.75 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.30 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $9.40 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $9.50 | $12.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $9.40 | $12.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $10.25 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $9.30 | $20.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $9.20 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.20 | $20.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.30 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | Market Street | Penal | South | $7.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $9.50 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St. | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Road | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $9.25 | $15.41 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.50 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $17.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $17.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.75 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $19.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $18.50 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.50 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $18.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $17.75 |
| R.P.M. Meats | 20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.25 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $18.50 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.88 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $9.25 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.41, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $61.66 (5 x $9.25) + $15.41). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $61.66, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $15.42 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 9.25 | 70.91 | 4.8 lbs | 14.77 |
| 5 lbs | 9.25 | 61.66 | 4.0 lbs | 15.42 |
| 4 lbs | 9.25 | 52.41 | 3.2 lbs | 16.38 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.41 | ||||
2025
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period January 17th – 20th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | Western Main Road | St. James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meats & Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.90 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Rd | Chaguanas | Central | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Junction | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | 57 Manahambre Road | Princes Town | South | $7.00 | $20.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $7.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.90 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High Street | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Road | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Road | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.74 | $15.10 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | #21 Second Street | San Juan | North | $19.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $16.00 |
| St Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.40 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $16.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $16.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.50 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 S M R | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute V’ge | Princes Town | South | $16.00 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge, Naparima Mayaro Road | San Fernando | South | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $18.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.50 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $17.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $20.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $17.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.95 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.43 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.74 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.10, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.80 (5 x $8.74) + $15.10). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.80, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.70 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.74 | 67.54 | 4.8 lbs | 14.07 |
| 5 lbs | 8.74 | 58.80 | 4.0 lbs | 14.70 |
| 4 lbs | 8.74 | 50.06 | 3.2 lbs | 15.64 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.10 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period February 21st – 24th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | Western Main Road | St. James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | S M R Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $8.50 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Rd | Chaguanas | Central | $8.90 | $15.00 |
| V&R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Junction | Claxton Bay | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.49 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Road | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $20.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $8.40 | $15.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.90 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $7.99 | $20.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High Street | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $8.30 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.63 | $14.95 | |||
| Modal Price | $8.50 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| St Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.40 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’meara Road | Arima | East | $16.50 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.50 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $18.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Chaguanas | Central | $18.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Road #2 | Freeport | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 S M R | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge, Naparima Mayaro Road | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $17.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.50 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road, Cap de Ville | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $20.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.95 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.34 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.63 and an average pluck and gut fee of $14.95, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.10 (5 x $8.63) + $14.95). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.10, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.53 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.63 | 66.73 | 4.8 lbs | 13.90 |
| 5 lbs | 8.63 | 58.10 | 4.0 lbs | 14.53 |
| 4 lbs | 8.63 | 49.47 | 3.2 lbs | 15.46 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $14.95 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period March 21st – 24th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | Western Main Road | St. James | West | $9.25 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.40 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | S M R Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Rd | Chaguanas | Central | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| V&R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $7.90 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Junction | Claxton Bay | South | $8.40 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Road | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $7.90 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.30 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High Street | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.48 | $15.05 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Min Road | Aranguez | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $19.00 |
| St Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.40 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $15.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $19.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.50 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.25 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 S M R | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge, Naparima Mayaro Road | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $16.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road, Cap de Ville | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| Fowl Play | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $19.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $15.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.95 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.23 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.48 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.05, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $57.45 (5 x $8.48) + $15.05). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $57.45, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.36 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.48 | 65.93 | 4.8 lbs | 13.74 |
| 5 lbs | 8.48 | 57.45 | 4.0 lbs | 14.36 |
| 4 lbs | 8.48 | 48.97 | 3.2 lbs | 15.30 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.05 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period April 25th – 28th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | Western Main Road | St. James | West | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.50 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $7.75 | $15.00 |
| R&S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | S M R Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $8.80 | $12.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | Caroni Savannah Rd | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $10.00 |
| V&R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $7.20 | $16.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village, Princes Town | Princes Town | South | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street, La Romain | La Romain | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $8.30 | $15.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $7.49 | $14.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $9.00 | $16.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $7.50 | $14.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High St | Rio Claro | South | $8.60 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | Princes Town | South | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.21 | $15.10 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $15.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Min Road | Aranguez | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $18.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $14.75 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $16.50 |
| Lawerence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $18.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.25 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 S M R | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge, Naparima Mayaro Road | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $15.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $15.50 |
| Fowl Play | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.87 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $17.00 | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.18 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.10, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $56.00 (5 x $8.18) + $15.10). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $56.00, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.00 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.18 | 64.18 | 4.8 lbs | 13.37 |
| 5 lbs | 8.18 | 56.00 | 4.0 lbs | 14.00 |
| 4 lbs | 8.18 | 47.82 | 3.2 lbs | 14.94 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.10 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period May 23rd – 26th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | Western Main Road | St. James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $7.80 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| R&S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.75 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $8.50 | $12.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | North Bound SSHH | Chaguanas | Central | $7.80 | $10.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Rd | Couva | Central | $7.50 | $12.00 |
| V&R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $7.80 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $7.80 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $7.99 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Market City Poultry | Cocoyea Vge Nap Mayaro Rd | San Fernando | South | $7.30 | $16.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $5.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $5.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $7.70 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.50 | $13.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High St | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | NMR | Rio Claro | South | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $7.98 | $14.92 | |||
| Modal Price | $8.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry Depot | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Min Road | Aranguez | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $19.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $15.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $14.00 |
| Lawerence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.25 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 S M R | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $16.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $15.00 |
| Fowl Play | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.81 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $7.98 and an average pluck and gut fee of $14.92, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $54.82 (5 x $7.98) + $14.92). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $54.82, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $13.71 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 7.98 | 62.80 | 4.8 lbs | 13.08 |
| 5 lbs | 7.98 | 54.82 | 4.0 lbs | 13.71 |
| 4 lbs | 7.98 | 46.84 | 3.2 lbs | 14.64 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $14.92 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period June 27th to 30th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | 67 Western Main Road | St. James | West | $8.80 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| R&S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $8.75 | $12.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $8.75 | $12.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | North Bound SSHH | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| V&R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.90 | $13.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | NMR | Rio Claro | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.65 | $15.11 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $19.45 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $14.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Min Road | Aranguez | North | $17.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $19.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.25 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Lawerence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $14.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Munroe Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.25 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.00 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Road #2 | Freeport | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $17.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $19.45 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $18.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.75 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.15 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $17.00 | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.65 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.11, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.36 (5 x $8.65) + $15.11). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.36, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.59 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.65 | 67.01 | 4.8 lbs | 13.96 |
| 5 lbs | 8.65 | 58.36 | 4.0 lbs | 14.71 |
| 4 lbs | 8.65 | 49.71 | 3.2 lbs | 15.53 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.11 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period July 25th – 28th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | 67 Western Main Road | St. James | West | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $14.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.49 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.75 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat &Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.80 | $13.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | NMR | Rio Claro | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.62 | $15.22 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $16.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Min Road | Aranguez | North | $17.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $18.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.00 |
| Jeremy’s Poultry Depot | Quesnel Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Lawerence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $16.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $19.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Streets | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.50 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $17.00 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $18.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | 153 Rochard Douglas Road | Barrackpore | South | $18.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $18.00 |
| SEC Chicken Depot | 117 Main Road | Cap de Ville | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $16.75 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.00 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.75 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.17 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.62 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.22, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $58.32 (5 x $8.62) + $15.22). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $58.32, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.58 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.62 | 66.94 | 4.8 lbs | 13.95 |
| 5 lbs | 8.62 | 58.32 | 4.0 lbs | 14.58 |
| 4 lbs | 8.62 | 49.70 | 3.2 lbs | 15.53 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.22 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period August 22nd – 25th, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry & Meats | 67 Western Main Road | St. James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR Enterprise | Chaguanas | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $8.10 | $15.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.49 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.70 | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.50 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | High St | Rio Claro | South | $8.70 | $13.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | NMR | Rio Claro | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $10.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.58 | $15.21 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $17.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $18.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| Lawerence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $14.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $17.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | L.P A55 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.25 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.00 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Rd, #2 | Freeport | Central | $16.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $17.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $17.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $20.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.75 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $17.12 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.58 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.21, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.58 | 66.69 | 4.8 lbs | 13.89 |
| 5 lbs | 8.58 | 58.11 | 4.0 lbs | 14.53 |
| 4 lbs | 8.58 | 49.53 | 3.2 lbs | 15.48 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.21 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period September 19th – 22nd, 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.80 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| Highway Chicken Depot | North Bound SSHH | Chaguanas | Central | $8.20 | $8.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $8.75 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.40 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.50 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.20 | $13.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | NMR | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.39 | $14.81 | |||
| Modal Price | $8.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $17.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $16.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | North | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road, Aranguez | Aranguez | East | $16.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road, St. Augustine | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $14.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Street | Sangre Grande | East | $16.50 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | Chaguanas | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR California | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $17.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $17.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village7 | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $16.75 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.72 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $18.00 | |||
onsumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.39 and an average pluck and gut fee of $14.81, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $56.76 (5 x $8.39) + $14.81). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $56.76, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.19 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.39 | 65.15 | 4.8 lbs | 13.57 |
| 5 lbs | 8.39 | 56.76 | 4.0 lbs | 14.19 |
| 4 lbs | 8.39 | 48.37 | 3.2 lbs | 15.12 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $14.81 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period October 24th – 27th , 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $6.50 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $6.50 | $12.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $7.50 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Couva | Central | $7.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $6.40 | $16.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Junction | Claxton Bay | Central | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $6.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $7.60 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $4.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $5.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $6.50 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $6.25 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $7.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $6.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $6.74 | $15.20 | |||
| Modal Price | $6.50 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $17.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $14.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $15.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $12.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $12.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| R. Ali Meat Shop | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Street | Sangre Grande | East | $17.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $14.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $13.50 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | Chaguanas | Central | $14.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR California | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $17.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $14.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $12.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $17.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village7 | Mayaro | South | $13.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $15.00 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $15.40 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $17.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $6.74 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.20, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $48.90 (5 x $6.74) + $15.20). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $48.90, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $12.23 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 6.74 | 55.64 | 4.8 lbs | 11.59 |
| 5 lbs | 6.74 | 48.90 | 4.0 lbs | 12.23 |
| 4 lbs | 6.74 | 42.16 | 3.2 lbs | 13.18 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.20 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period November 21st – 24th , 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $7.30 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $7.25 | $12.00 |
| Maddy’s Poultry Depot | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $8.00 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR Enterprise | Enterprise | Central | $8.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $7.20 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $6.99 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $5.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $5.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $6.90 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $8.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $7.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $7.39 | $15.14 | |||
| Modal Price | $8.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $17.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $14.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $18.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $15.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $13.50 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $16.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.00 |
| Pro Processors | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $12.00 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | Corner Ramoutar & Rousseau Street | Sangre Grande | East | $18.00 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $14.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $15.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | Chaguanas | Central | $14.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR California | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Road #2 | Freeport | Central | $15.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $17.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $16.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $15.00 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| R.P.M. Meats | #20 Rest House Trace, St Mary’s | Moruga | South | $17.50 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village7 | Mayaro | South | $14.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $15.50 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $15.73 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $15.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $7.39 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.14, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $52.09 (5 x $7.39) + $15.14). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $52.09, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $13.02 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 7.39 | 59.48 | 4.8 lbs | 12.39 |
| 5 lbs | 7.39 | 52.09 | 4.0 lbs | 13.02 |
| 4 lbs | 7.39 | 44.70 | 3.2 lbs | 13.97 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.14 | ||||
As part of its mandate to ensure fair pricing in the marketplace, the Consumer Affairs Division has been collecting live poultry prices from a sample of poultry depots throughout Trinidad. The prices listed below reflect prices collected over the period December 19th – 22nd , 2025.
It must be noted that the average price per pound (lb) is the ‘live weight’ price, which is the price before the chicken has been plucked and gutted. An additional fee is charged for plucking and gutting. Some poultry depots do not offer a separate live weight price and pluck and gut fee. Instead, they offer a single ‘dressed weight’ price which is the price per pound after the chicken has been processed.
| PLUCK SHOP | LOCATION | Area | Region | Price per lb (Live Weight) | Pluck & Gut |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun’s Poultry Depot | 67 Western Main Road | St James | West | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ali’s Meat and Poultry Mart | 22 Pasea Main Road | Tunapuna | East | $8.80 | $20.00 |
| Ran’s Poultry Depot | Golden Grove Road | Piarco | East | $8.70 | $15.00 |
| Chico’s Poultry Depot | Caroni Savannah Road | Chaguanas | Central | $8.50 | $12.00 |
| R & S Poultry Depot | Pierre Road | Felicity | Central | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| Ramlal’s Poultry Depot | 27 Southern Main Rd | Enterprise | Central | $8.00 | $13.00 |
| Nafees & Family Poultry | SMR | Enterprise | Central | $9.00 | $12.00 |
| V & R Ramparas Poultry Depot | LP#7 Balmain Road | Couva | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry Depot | St Madeline Jct | Claxton Bay | Central | $8.60 | $15.00 |
| St Charles Poultry | St Charles Village | Princes Town | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Mohammed’s Poultry | Manahambre Rd | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $20.00 |
| V Mac Poultry Depot | Malgretoute Vge | Princes Town | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ravi’s Poultry Depot | Baron Street | La Romain | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| Nell’s Poultry Depot | Duncan Village | San Fernando | South | $8.50 | $15.00 |
| R & N Poultry & Meat Supplies | #123 S.S. Erin Road | Debe | South | $6.99 | $20.00 |
| Indar’s Meat & Poultry Depot | S.S. Erin Road | Penal | South | $6.99 | $14.00 |
| Avocat Poultry Depot | #186 Avocat Junction | Fyzabad | South | $8.20 | $15.00 |
| Low Price Depot | Guapo Road | Fyzabad | South | $8.40 | $14.00 |
| Devika’s Poultry Depot | St Mary’s Village | Moruga | South | $9.00 | $13.00 |
| D Poultry Depot | Nap Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $9.50 | $15.00 |
| Ramphally’s Poultry Depot | Next to Unipet, High St | Rio Claro | South | $9.00 | $15.00 |
| Ari’s Poultry Depot | Naparima Mayaro Rd | Rio Claro | South | $8.00 | $15.00 |
| Average Price | $8.54 | $15.05 | |||
| Modal Price | $9.00 | $15.00 | |||
| Pluck Shop | Location | Area | Region | Price per lb (Dressed Weight) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd. | Zev Ben Eliazer Ave | Diego Martin | West | $18.95 |
| Phoenix Meat Importers | George Street | Port of Spain | North | $13.00 |
| Market Poultry Depot | San Juan | San Juan | East | $18.00 |
| Reeyad’s Poultry Depot | Aranguez Main Road | Aranguez | East | $16.00 |
| St. Augustine Poultry Depot | Eastern Main Road | St. Augustine | East | $18.00 |
| D’Abadie Meat Mart | Eastern Main Road | D’Abadie | East | $16.00 |
| Lawrence Park Poultry Depot | #25 Nelson Street | Arima | East | $17.00 |
| Pro Processors | #25 O’mera Road | Arima | East | $18.50 |
| Alraja Poultry Depot | Guaico Tamana Road | Sangre Grande | East | $13.00 |
| Joycelyn Poultry Depot | 893 Eastern Main Road | Sangre Grande | East | $16.00 |
| Ishmaeel’s Poultry Depot | LP A55 Monroe Rd | Cunupia | Central | $16.25 |
| C. Ramdial Poultry & Feed | 135 Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ali’s Poultry Depot | Munroe Road | Cunupia | Central | $16.00 |
| Ravi’s Chicken Depot | Endeavour Road | Chaguanas | Central | $17.00 |
| Dillion’s Meat Shop | Southern Main Road | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Imtiaz Poultry Depot | 714 SMR | California | Central | $16.00 |
| Riaz Poultry Depot | Calcutta Road #2 | Freeport | Central | $15.00 |
| Khan’s Poultry and Meats Ltd | Bonne Aventure Road | Gasparillo | South | $18.95 |
| Market City Poultry | 15 Cocoyea V’ge NMR | San Fernando | South | $17.00 |
| Shamo’s Poultry & Meat Shop | 45 Siparia Old Road | Fyzabad | South | $16.50 |
| Fowl Play Poultry Depot | Farm Road | Aripero | South | $18.00 |
| Lavish Foods Ltd | 115 Bristol Village7 | Mayaro | South | $16.50 |
| Mayaro Poultry & Meats | Next to Mayaro Market | Mayaro | South | $15.99 |
| Average Dressed Weight Price | $16.51 | |||
| Modal Dressed Weight Price | $16.00 | |||
Consumers are advised that of the two (2) pricing methods that exist, there is no general rule of thumb that one method is better than the other. The preferred method will always be the one that offers more value for money for consumers at the time of purchase. To illustrate this, assume a consumer wishes to purchase a 5lb chicken at a poultry depot that uses the live weight pricing method. Using the total average price per lb of $8.54 and an average pluck and gut fee of $15.05, a 5lb bird will cost the consumer $57.75 (5 x $8.54) + $15.05). However, it is estimated that, on average, 20% of the live weight of the bird is lost in the pluck and gut process. Therefore, when purchasing a 5lb bird for $57.75, the consumer will actually get a bird with a weight of around 4lbs after processing. This translates to a final price of around $14.44 per lb for the actual bird. Estimated final prices for other similar weights are shown below:
| Live Weight | Average Price per lb ($) | Price per Bird Inclusive of Pluck & Gut Fee ($) | Dressed Weight (20% Loss) | Final Price per lb to Consumer ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 lbs | 8.54 | 66.29 | 4.8 lbs | 13.81 |
| 5 lbs | 8.54 | 57.75 | 4.0 lbs | 14.44 |
| 4 lbs | 8.54 | 49.21 | 3.2 lbs | 15.38 |
| * Pluck & Gut Fee: $15.05 | ||||
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