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MAKING POULTRY PAY 



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 milk for a few days 

 after the operation, but should have plenty of water. 

 For two nights and one day before the operation no 

 food or water should be given to the bird. 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 three minutes; and by 

 the use of the rings and taps, no assistance is needed. 



FIG. 93 SET OF CAPONIZING TOOLS 



Examine the bird daily after the operation, until 

 the wound is healed. The skin may puff up with air, 

 and if this occurs an opening should be made with a 

 needle inside a quill. Withdraw the needle, leaving 

 the quill in, and press out the air, then remove tlie 

 quill. 



The one great mistake in raising capons is in 

 marketing them too early and not having them fat 

 enough. After caponizing keep them growing until 

 they reach full size, which will take from six to ten 



