278 DISEASES OF THE TESTES AND SCROTUM 



ten days. The operated birds must be kept quiet for a few 

 days following the operation, and fed a light diet. The wound 

 should be observed occasionally until complete union takes 

 place. In a few cases collections of air under the skin, form- 

 ing "wind puffs," will develop. If these occur they are 

 opened and the air forced out. The mortality from caponiz- 

 ing should not exceed 1 per cent. 



