In 1368, the organisation received the power to regulate the sale of poultry, swans, pigeons, rabbits and small game.
The company, which was incorporated under a Royal Charter in 1665, is no longer an association of tradesmen that retains its ancient powers, but now operates as a charitable institution as do most of the other Livery Companies.
The Poulters' Company ranks thirty-fourth in the order of precedence of Livery Companies.
Its motto is Remember Your Oath.
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