Small birds, such as wheatears, ruffs, and reeves, quails, etc., are trussed four or more on one long skewer. This is pushed through the tips of the wing pinion, then between the joints of the thigh, and right through the body of the bird, passing out at the opposite side, where it secures the same points as on the first side.

The second, third, and fourth birds are then passed on the skewer in the same way. The legs should be tied together with fine string to keep them in position.

If preferred, each bird may be trussed separately, but this entails unnecessary labour.