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This clip is Reel 2, Part 3 of a 16-part film. Watch from the beginning

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POULTRY MARKETING IN THE UNITED STATES Reel 2 · Part 3

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Reel 1, chickens are trucked to a packing plant where they are sorted, graded, and weighed. Reel 2, they are fattened, killed, cleaned, graded, and packed. Reel 3 shows details of the cleaning method. Poultry is taken to New York City in refrigerator cars which are iced en route. Frozen poultry is thawed and cooked at a cannery. Reel 4, chicken broth, boned chicken, and whole chicken are canned and inspected. Reel 5, Department of Agriculture agents inspect live chickens aboard a railroad car. Shows West Washington Market in New York City and a Jewish shocket killing chickens.

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Collection

Records of the Extension Service

Series

Motion Picture Films

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Date
1930-01-01
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3:11