CAPONIZING 141 



incoiiveiiienc^ed by the operation, and water and soft feed mixed with sweet 

 skim milk may be given immediately. Some feeders give this in unlimited 

 quantity ; others feed more sparingly for a time. 



For a week or ten days the newly made capons should be carefully ob- 

 served to see whether they become "wind puffed." Tliis is a condition 

 caused by air gathering under and puffing out the skin near the wound. 

 When observed it can be readily relieved by pricking the skin with a needle 

 or knife and pressing out the air. 



Mortality — About one to two per cent. 



