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fia. 183.—Steps in the operation of caponizing (continued). D, Tearing the peritoneum; 
E, the organ exposed and ready for removal; F, appearance of the wound after the opera- 
tion; the skin covers the opening when the bird is released. (Photos from Kansas Station.) 
this is, however, very slight if the bird has been properly starved. 
Little or no blood should appear unless some veins which lie di- 
rectly over the rib are cut. This can be avoided by pulling the 
-skin back before making the first incision (Fig. 183a). 
Next insert the flat hooks of the spring spreader, allowing 
