A feather-trap system for the removal of chicken feathers from laboratory sewage.
A simple feather-trap system is described for use on the drain lines of buildings housing poultry for research or other purposes where floors are frequently washed. The trap uses disposable plastic-mesh bags that can efficiently remove almost all feathers from the water, preventing sewer lines from being blocked by compacted feathers. Critical measurements and operational procedures are described.
Beard
C W
CW
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, Athens, Georgia 30605.
Hammond
J
J
Whittemore
A
A
D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D004867:Equipment Design; D005241:Feathers; D007753:Laboratories; D014865:Waste Disposal, Fluid / Q000295:instrumentation*