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POULTRY CULTURE 



size and condition of flesh, packing those of one grade in one 

 ])ackage. 



Before packing, and at the time of ch-essing, the posterior 

 extremity should he manipulated so as to completely empty 

 the r(>ctuni of any fecal matter, as otherwise some of this 

 material will work out and soil the carcasses. Before packiiif;; 

 the head, feet, and legs must be washed clean of blood and 

 filth. A small brush will aid in accomplishing this work. 



It is estimated that prime fat chickens dress (unfli'awn) 

 about 92 per cent, of theii- live weight. Chickens medium in 

 condition di'ess from 65 to 75 per cent, drawn. 





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Fig. I.'?". — Breast packing dres.scd pouItr\- fur shijiiiinK. 



It has been determined that drawn oi- partly drawn poultry 

 do not k(>ep as well as undrawn. As soon as the abdominal 

 ("ivity is opened the carcasses spoil very rapidly unless they 

 are kept at a, low temperature. 



To stuiimarize, the mai'kets demand that the carcasses of 

 dressed fowl be free from sorcvs, blood, dirt, the liird picked 

 clean, except in the case of capons, squabs, guineas, anrl pige- 

 ons. The small feathers of the head may be left on the liird. 

 No mark of the method of killing should show on the bird. 



