Well. Even though I’m a “girl”
Not opening up a Pandora’s box on that. Happy wife and mom of three
Also.
.... I’m 6’2”
And fuss w about 30 horses every day, between my personal crew and my day job.
A 1000-2000+ # horse makes a 30-40# turkey seem pretty manageable 😂
So even my not so happy to...
No- I made mine so the “v” points “towards” me.
I pick them up, walk them to where it’s mounted on the shed wall.
I get a good hold on their feet as I’m walking, head goes up into the V, I lift their “chin” to make sure the head is in the right spot, then swiftly and firmly pull back on the head...
Not really...
This one was my proto type
I’ve cleaned up my frame and rod since this pic but it gives you the idea
You can also look up hopper popper on YouTube if you would like
I use my own version of a “hopper popper” / cervical dislocator for my rabbits, ducks, and turkeys.
I made my own based on this product
https://theoriginalhopperpopper.com/Hopper_Popper/
I am not a metal worker. Used a simple propane torch, a vise, a hammer, and a 1/4” x 3’ cold rolled steel...