Poultry Prices in Menofia: White Chicken vs. Local Varieties
White poultry and whole bird prices in Monufia Governorate markets registered widespread stability on Saturday, October 3, 2026, as local consumers monitored retail rates across municipal shops. The current pricing structure shows white broiler chickens trading at 80 Egyptian pounds per kilogram, while local Baladi chickens hold at 130 pounds per kilogram.
Chicken Prices Rise Across Monufia Poultry Stalls
Market monitors tracking the agricultural stalls across the governorate recorded specific price points for distinct cuts and alternative poultry varieties. Chicken thighs reached 86 pounds per kilogram, while boneless breast meat, known locally as banieh, climbed to 180 pounds per kilogram. Cleaned chicken livers sold at 63 pounds per kilogram, with mixed livers and gizzards priced at 62 pounds, matching the standalone rate for clean gizzards.
Older laying hens, designated as Aitaqi, traded at 84 pounds per kilogram. Premium young Baladi shamourt chickens registered 135 pounds per kilogram, and Fayoumi alongside Saso breeds maintained a uniform rate of 85 pounds per kilogram.
Waterfowl And Game Bird Valuation Across Local Stalls
Alongside standard broiler offerings, the regional markets recorded established price ceilings for waterfowl and game birds. Muscovy duck meat stood at 125 pounds per kilogram, trailing slightly behind native Baladi duck offerings at 120 pounds per kilogram. White duck varieties were priced at 115 pounds per kilogram, while pairs of domestic pigeons commanded 190 pounds.
Households managing food budgets must account for these retail differentials between white broilers and specialized native birds when purchasing protein supplies.