R.C.S.A. § 22-27-A2
Turkeys to be well bled and dressed
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-27-A2
Turkeys graded as "Connecticut Fancy Grade" shall be well bled, well dressed, either
dry picked or semi-scalded, and with carcass clean.
(a) "Well bled" means no red pin marks on the breast and no reddening of thighs, wing
tips or skin caused by blood clots.
(b) "Well dressed" means breast practically free of pin feathers, only a few scattering
pin feathers over the remainder of the carcass, and vent, legs, shanks, feet and head
clean. Clean picking of wing tips is recommended. Optional with growers. The head
shall be properly wrapped with suitable parchment or a waxed wrapper or bag.
(c) "Dry picked" means plucked without wetting the feathers.
(d) "Semi-scalded" means plucked after immersing in hot water of 126-130°F. for not over
thirty seconds.