By comparing figure 6 and figure 7 it is shown that the movable takeover unit 7 is arranged to move downwards after the feet of the legs 6 have reached a point lying above the second shackle 4, as depicted in figure 6 wherein the movable takeover unit 7 has moved the legs 6 of the poultry 1 closely near to and above the second shackle 4 of the second shackle conveyor.