Steps in Slaughtering & Bleeding

Question 1

performed by slitting the jugular vein in the chicken’s throat with a sharp knife

Answer 1

Slaughtering & Bleeding

Question 2

The bled chicken is dropped in hot water (about 60C) for 30-60 seconds depending on the size of the bird, then placed on a working table to remove its feathers

Answer 2

Scalding

Question 3

This process includes picking the big feathers & rubbing on the body to remove the tiny feathers

Answer 3

Defeathering

Question 4

The chicken is rinsed thoroughly, and the abdominal cavity is slit as the entrails are removed

Answer 4

Eviscerations

Question 5

What is done to the chicken before slaughtering?

Answer 5

Not fed for 1 day

Question 6

How are chickens in factories slaughtered?

Answer 6

live chickens are shackled and hanged as a monorail moves the chicken

Question 7

What are the benefits of not feeding the chicken the day before it is slaughtered?

Answer 7

improves flavor and tenderness of the meat