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Fie. 60. The incision made. Before making the cut, the skin over the last two 
ribs is pulled down toward the thigh and held there while the incision is made. 
When the bird is released after the operation, the skin slips back into its 
natural position. The cut in the skin is then not directly over the incision 
in the body, with the result that the wound is closed and protected. (Drawn 
from photograph by Slocum) 
Fie. 61. The spreader in place. Tearing open the membranes. (Drawn from 
photograph by Slocum) 
tice, as it saves time and is not so hard on the bird. Inexperienced 
operators will usually find it well to attempt the removal of the 
upper or nearer testicle only and to make a second incision on the 
opposite side of the body for the removal of the other testicle. 
If both testicles are to be removed through the same incision, 
remove the lower first, as the bleeding from the upper might be suffi- 
