CHAPTER XII 



CAPONS AND BROILERS 



THERE is a question in the minds of many per- 

 sons whether caponizing is really as profitable as 

 it is often represented to be. The profits of capon 

 rearing that are frequently given in captivating 

 accounts are often very misleading. While it is 

 true that these most favorable reports are well 

 within the range of possibilities; yet many of them 

 far exceed the probable returns of earnest and well- 

 directed efforts of beginners. One of the first ques- 

 tions which should be decided as regards capon 

 rearing is the profit which this enterprise will 

 probably yield; in other words, will caponizing 

 pay? Without doubt this question should be an- 

 swered both affirmatively and negatively. When 

 capon rearing is compared with some of the most 

 productive lines of poultry work conducted at this 

 time by the most skilful operators, it probably will 

 not make a very favorable showing. On the other 

 hand, the profits from fine capons which have been 

 prepared by the expert will undoubtedly compare 

 favorably with results obtained in other directions. 

 If the prices which capons bring are to be compared 



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