The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Poult \Poult\, n. [OF. pulte, F. poulet, dim. of poule fowl. See Pullet.] A young chicken, partridge, grouse, or the like. --King. Chapman. [1913 Webster] Starling the heath poults or black game. --R. Jefferise. [1913 Webster]