The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 74
Time to Ship
Time to Ship.
Fowls and ducks must be shipped so as to arrive in London between the beginning of March and the middle of May, The market is usually highest in the first week of May, but rapidly falls after that.
page 21Geese and turkeys are sold to the best advantage shortly before Christmas, especially heavy weights. It is questionable whether it is worth while shipping to London at other times of the year; but it is worthy of note that the times mentioned are very convenient for New Zealand producers.