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INVENTORIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 28, 2014
Dec. 29, 2013
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories $ 817,892 $ 808,832
Live Chicken and Hens [Member]
   
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories 384,120 368,582
Feed, Eggs and Other [Member]
   
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories 213,035 216,045
Finished Chicken Products [Member]
   
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories 220,157 223,932
Chicken Inventories [Member]
   
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories 817,312 808,559
Commercial Feed and Other [Member]
   
Inventory [Line Items]    
Total inventories $ 580 $ 273