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twisted off by turning the forceps; and when this has 
been done, the other one is removed in the same way. 
Care must be taken not to injure the blood-vessel which 
is connected with the organs, as this is the only seat of 
danger in the operation, and its rupture will generally 
be fatal. The hook is then removed, and if the skin 
has been drawn backward at the outset it will now slip 
Fig 58.—TWEEZERS. 
forward and cover the inner skin which covers the intes- 
tines, and close the opening. No stitching is needed. 
A few feathers are drawn together on each side of the 
opening and plastered down upon the skin with the blood, 
where they will dry and form the best possible covering 
to the wound, which will begin to heal at once. The 
bird should be fed with a very little soft bread and milk 
for a few days after the operation, but should have 
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Fig. 59.—FoRCEPS. 
plenty of water. For two nights and one day before the 
operation no food nor water should be given to the birds ; 
this will greatly facilitate the work and reduce the 
chances of loss. The operation, after a few successful 
trials, may be performed in less than one minute, and by 
the use of the rings and tapes, no assistance is needed. 
Capons may be made to earn their food by fostering 
young chicks, to which business they take very kindly. 
