You could say the eggs came first. As a railway express agent, Arthur W. Perdue noticed that the poultry men loading their eggs and chickens onto the train seemed to be financially successful. In 1917, the same year he married, Arthur Perdue decided he was going to make poultry his business.

Find out more about our rich history by visiting the sections listed below.

Three Generations

Our growth and success have been guided by three generations of leaders passionate about quality, integrity and trust. Learn More >

An Industry Leader

From mixing our own feeds, through being the first to successfully brand a commodity, to creating our own breed of meatier chicken, Perdue’s innovation shaped the modern poultry industry. Learn More >