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PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION 



Figure 189. — Method of holding the cockerel in position for the operation. 



by means of a cord passed under both wings and another 

 cord around both legs, each being weighted down with 

 weights sufficient to hold the bird in place comfortably. 



The operation should be performed out of doors, pref- 

 erably in the sunlight or else artificial hght may be used by 

 reflecting it into the body cavity, so that the testicle can be 

 seen and removed. 



Moisten and remove the feathers around and over the 

 last two ribs which can be felt just in front of the thigh. 



Before making the cut, pull the skin down toward the 

 thigh. While holding the skin in this position make the 



Figure 190. — Feathers removed to make ready for the incision. 



