before plucking, put hot water into a large bin,
soak bird for about 20 seconds,
feathers come out easier, and less mess
as for road cone, no need, put cling film around body of bird, so wings are
tight to body, then knock him out, then throat him,
less mess, less struggle, and easier,
burn off excess feather stems with a plumbers burner,
hang for 2 to 3 days
ive got 7 to do on 17th, should make around 10 to 12lb in weight
ive got a local butcher to do entrails etc,
good luck