Stunner Head

Electrical stunners for use on-farm are generally hand-held, with two electrodes which are placed across the bird’s head (left-hand-side figure below).  Less common are single-electrode systems used in conjunction with an earthed shackle or similar alternative – these are only used for stunning turkeys.  In order to comply with the legislative requirements mentioned above, when stunning turkeys using a single-electrode system, the electrode should be placed on the side of the bird’s head, between the eye and the ear, to ensure the current flows