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in order to perform the operation successfully, 

 it will readily be seen how essential it is to have 

 the bowels as nearly empty as possible, and, at 

 the same time, to deplete the quantity of blood 

 in the blood-vessels so far as the good health of 

 the fowl will permit. One objection that is fre- 

 quently made to caponizing is, that good light 

 is required, particularly if the operator is not the 

 most skilled. Clear days when the sun shines 

 brightly are preferred. 

 It frequently happens 

 that fowls may be 

 fasted for the opera- 

 tion and cloudy 

 weather prevail. This 

 should be sufficient 



CaUSe tO prevent the FI S . 74. Caponizing table, showing cords 



novice from proceed- and weights used to hold ihe fowls - 

 ing further until clear weather comes. In such 

 an event, it will be necessary, to keep the fowls 

 on very light rations of soft food until the prom- 

 ise of clear weather is near at hand. Experienced 

 operators are not hindered so much by improper 

 light as are the inexperienced, yet all deem the 

 brightest light desirable. 



The head-reflector used by physicians in per- 

 forming delicate operations upon the throat, is 

 used by some operators, and is found to work 

 successfully with artificial light. Expert oper- 



