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How long poultry last
| Food | Fridge | Freezer | Pantry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canned chicken | 3–4 days once opened | — | 5 years |
| Capon | 1–2 days | 12 months | — |
| Chicken | 1–2 days | 12 months | — |
| Chicken nuggets and patties | 1–2 days (after thawing) | 1–3 months | — |
| Chicken parts | 1–2 days | 9 months | — |
| Cooked poultry dishes | 3–4 days | 4–6 months | — |
| Cornish Hens | 1–2 days | 12 months | — |
| Duckling | 1–2 days | 6 months | — |
| Fried chicken | 3–4 days | 4 months | — |
| Giblets | 1–2 days | 3–4 months | — |
| Goose | 1–2 days | 6 months | — |
| Ground turkey or chicken | 1–2 days | 3–4 months | — |
| Pheasant | 1–2 days | 6 months | — |
| Quail | 1–2 days | 6 months | — |
| Rotisserie chicken | 3–4 days | 4 months | — |
| Stuffed and raw chicken breasts | 1–2 days | 9 months | — |
| Turducken | Not recommended | 9 months | — |
| Turkey | 1–2 days | 12 months | — |
| Turkey bacon | 2 weeks (7 days once opened) | 2–4 months | — |
| Turkey parts | 1–2 days | 9 months | — |
Keep raw poultry on the bottom shelf in a container so juices can't drip onto other food. Freeze it if you won't cook it within the fridge time.
Source: USDA FoodKeeper data. Updated 2026-10-13.