Girlfriend's Guide to...Processing Pheasants

• Don’t wear lip gloss when plucking; the downy feathers float and are attracted to the hot air of storytellers.
• Take rings off prior to scooping out the guts.
• Wear a long apron to cover lap if you decide to lie down.
• Tie long hair back as it can get in the way when bending over the sticky bird carcass.
• Wear fingerless gloves if you are plucking in a cold room.
• Try to apprentice with someone for your first time as this is a physical job that is easier to learn by doing.