120 THE OPERATION. 



pass through the buckle, and punctured with 

 numerous holes. To one end attach a small 

 cord long enough to form a noose to slip over 

 the legs, and then the strap is drawn through 

 the buckle. This forms the extensor. With 

 the strap across the wings, the lever in force, 

 the noose around the legs and extended, the 

 subject is now ready for the operation. 



There is one general rule to be adopted 

 in all cases, and without which it will be 

 useless to operate. In every case the fowl 

 must be shut up for thirty-six or forty-eight 

 hours, without food or drink. The objects 

 gained are twofold : the intestines are not 

 so full, and, of course, will not interfere 

 with the operation ; secondly, the danger is 

 not so great from the accompanying inflam- 

 mation. 



The Operation. The parts to be cut 

 through are the intercostal muscle, the in- 

 ternal costal muscle, and the peritoneum. 

 Place the fowl on its left side on the table, 

 with its back to the operator, the strap 

 around the wings, and the noose around the 

 legs. Pluck away the few feathers over the 



