THE BREEDING OF CHICKENS 



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pinioned by looping weighted cords over the legs and wings, 

 as shown in tlie illustrations. Previous to the operation tlie 

 only preparation necessary is to keep the bird I'rcjm food and 

 water for thirty-six hours. This will allow the intestines 

 to empty and subside, making the operation much easier 

 and less dangerous. There will be less bleeding if water is 

 also withheld. This must not be overlooked. 



Fig. 39 





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Tearing awaj' the iiiemlDranes. (Courte-s^' of Jv: 

 Experiment Station.) 



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"The operation may be performed from either side. A 

 few feathers should be plucked just in front of the thigh, 

 thus laying bare a small space just over the last rib. The 

 surrounding feathers should be moistened to make them lie 

 down and not interfere during the operation. The last 

 two ribs should now be located by the forefinger of the left 

 hand, as shown in Figm-e 37. Having locatcil the ribs, pull 

 the skin as far toward the thigh or lii]) as ]>ossil)lc. (This is 

 done so that when the ojjeration is o\cr the incision in the 

 skin will not be o\er the incision in the llcsh, as shown in 



