Apparatus for removing appendages from avian species by using electrodes to induce a current through the appendage

An apparatus for removing an appendate from avian species such as a beak from fowl comprising:

• a pair of electrodes;
• mask means for receiving and positioning said appendage between and in contact with said electrodes,
• said electrodes being disposed behind said mask means on opposite sides thereof and said electrodes directly contacting opposite sides of said appendage;
• and
• power means to supply current to said electrodes, whereby upon extension of said appendage through said mask means and into contact with said electrodes a circuit is formed across said electrodes through said appendage and resistance heating damages said appendage.

An apparatus for removing an appendage from avian species such as a beak from fowl comprising:

• mask means having a recess element for accepting a portion of an appendage to be removed;
• a pair of electrode means disposed on generally opposite sides of said recess element for receiving the appendage therebetween and directly contacting opposing side portions of the appendage accepted by the recess element;
• and
• power means for directing current through said electrode means and through the appendage with the appendage accepted by said recess element and contacted by said electrode means, said current directed through the appendage by said power means being of sufficient magnitude to damage tissue of the appendage between the electrode means through resistance heating.