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tions of the plumage so that the bird is soaked to the skin. Next, 
apply the soap by working up, with the fingers, a good lather through 
all sections of the plumage of the fowl. 
Rub the lather with the feathers instead of against them. A small 
sponge helps considerably in applying the lather and 
in cleaning the wing and tail feathers. Should 
the feathers, especially those of the tail and wings, 
be very dirty the nailbrush can be effectively 
Fig. 5.—Washing, when properly done, adds greatly to the appearance of the birds. 
used. If after the first washing the plumage seems still to be dirty 
it will be advisable to shampoo the feathers thoroughly a second 
time before transferring the fowl to the second tub. Remove as 
much of the soap as possible from-the bird before immersing it 
in the second tub. The operator should realize the 
importance of com- pletely removing all the soap from 
the feathers in the #> second, third, and (when used) 
the fourth tubs. -» When even a trace of soap is left 
in the feathers it will cause them to appear streaked 
Fic. 6.—Rinse the birds thoroughly so as to remove all the soap after washing. 
and to be matted together when dry. In rinsing the feathers be sure 
to see that the water penetrates all parts of the plumage. After four 
or five fowls have been washed, change the water in all the tubs before 
washing additional fowls. 
Drying the fowls.—On removing the fowl] from the final tub remove 
the surplus water from the feathers by blotting the surface of the 
feathers with a Turkish towel. Do not under any circumstances rub 
