First you must catch the chicken. Be careful they can be quite defensive. also be sure to take care with it. It IS a live animal after all.
Step2
Gently hold the chicken' s head near the ground, so that it is looking along the ground towards the horizon line. Be sure to hold the chickens body to prevent self-injury or escape.
Step3
Take a stick, or finger, and draw a line outward from near the end of the chickens beak directly away from the chicken. 12 to 18 inches is a good length, and the line needs to be straight as possible.
Step4
Continue to draw the line about 25-30 times or until you feel the chicken go slightly limp.
Step5
Once the chicken goes limp it will stay that way for about 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips & Warnings
This trick is used by some farmers to prevent chickens from running away during 'harvest' time.
It is also helpful when it is necessary to inspect a chicken that has been damaged or one that is ill.
It works because of ocular fixation. Once the chickens eyes lock on to some thing, ALL of it's attention becomes focused on that one thing.
it may be easier to have some one help you either draw the line or hold the chicken, because doing both is a little difficult.
Chickens can cause bodily harm
Wear protective gear such as gloves, eye protection, pants, long sleeve shirt or jacket.
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