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_ L always place a piece of old carpet, an old fertil- 
izer sack or something similar under the fowl, 
doubled or rolled up to extra thicknesses under the 
legs, thereby securing a close tit and a firm hold 
without unnecessary pressure upon the fowl's legs 
between hard objects. ; 
The only thing that does not yet suit me exactly 
about this table is the lever. Instead of making it 
heavy by iron weights, I shall hereafter make it light 
and springy, fasten the rear end to a wire on which it 
can slide to the right or left, according to size of 
bird, and hold it down in front by slipping a wire 
catch over the end. This will hold the bird more 
securely in its place, while the bending lever and 
springy wires will prevent undue pressure upon the 
bird’s legs. 
