CHAPTER XV 



PREPARING AND MARKETING POULTRY PRODUCTS 



THOSE who are preparing poultry for market 

 should constantly bear in mind that it is of the 

 utmost importance to have the products reach 

 the market in the most perfect condition. Flesh 

 that is clean and bright always presents a more 

 attractive appearance than that which is discol- 

 ored. Fowls are sometimes discolored as the 

 result of improper methods of -packing and ship- 

 ping. Careless packing and rough handling, 

 the latter too often given by the employees 

 of railroads and express companies frequently 

 cause a good article to reach the market in a poor 

 condition, and it therefore brings a low price. 

 It is the privilege of every shipper to prepare his 

 fowls in such a manner that they may reach the 

 market in as inviting condition as possible. The 

 best appearing fowls always sell at a higher price 

 than equally as good stock that has been im- 

 properly prepared or is untidy. Commission men 

 state that properly prepared meat will readily 

 sell for twice as much as an equally good article 

 that is poorly arranged and uninviting. 



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