INCORRECT POSITION OF HANDS. 



CORRECT POSITION OF HANDS. 

 A squab is killed for market when it is plump and well feathered, usually when 

 four weeks old, although many are ready for market when a day or two over three 

 weeks old. Hold the hands close together on the neck, as shown in the bottcm 

 picture and break the spine of the bird by pulling firmly and then pushing back. 

 Do not put so much strength into the operation that you pull the head ftom the body. 

 This method of killing is faster and neater than using a knife. 



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