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cross the wings over the back in such a way that they are 

 locked. This prevents fluttering and is painless. To lock 

 the wings, turn the pigeon with the back to you and cross 

 the hands. Then take a wing in each hand and pass one 

 under the other in such a position that the "elbows" lock 

 together. 



A Typical Homer. 



With the small blade of a pen-knife in the right hand, 

 take the head of the squab in the left hand in such a way 

 that the thumb and forefinger may be used to hold the mouth 

 open. If held in the right way, the shoulders of the bird 

 will be in the palm of the hand. 



