310 Ducks AND DUCK-BREEDING, 



should take place immediately, whilst the body is warm. 
If killed at the right age the feathers come out easily and 
cleanly. During the cooling process the birds should be 
placed under boards and weighted, to compress the body and 
force the meat,on to the breast. They must not be packed 
until quite cold, otherwise quality is lost. Feathers should 
be carefuliy sorted, and are of considerable value if divided 
into (1) down, (2) back of neck, and (3) wing. 
E. BROWN. 
