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usually shipped in barrels, but extra-quality broilers are often 

 packed in boxes or small cases, carefully labeled and guaranteed; 

 they must, however, be of fine quality to warrant such procedure. 



Fio 202. — Undesirable types of market broilers which should be consumed at home. 

 A. Torn during picking; B, crooked back; C, starved and emaciated. 



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Fig. 203. — Soft roasters ready for market. Uniformity in size and quality is necessary il 

 the best prices are to be realized. (Photo by Purdue University.) 



Roasters and capons are usually packed in boxes, the size 

 depending upon the weight and size of the birds. As a rule, 

 twelve birds are packed in each box. 



If water is used for cooling the carcasses, they should after- 



