3633. The best fowls have yellow legs—if very old, the feet look stiff and worn.
3634. Pigeons should be quite fresh, the breast plump and fat.
3635. Poultry should lie one night after being killed in warm weather to make it tender; in cold weather it may be kept a much longer time to advantage.
3636. Take care of the liquor you have boiled poultry or meat in; in five minutes you may make it into soup.