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5. An interesting comparison can be made by weighing a cajjon 

 and a cockerel, both of which were hatched at the same time, both being 

 of the same breed and variety and in so far as possible both being 

 raised under practically the same conditions. In such cases where the 

 capon does not greatly exceed the cockerel in weight, the superior meat 

 qualities of the capon will more than overbalance the value of the capon 

 as compared with the cockerel. 



REFERENCES 



"Capons and Caponizing," Rob R. Slocum, U. S. Department of 

 Agriculture, Farmers' Bulletin, No. 849. 



Note: — Caponizing instruments are manufactured and may be se- 

 cured from either of the following: S. K. Burdin, 120 Stibbard 

 Ave., Toronto, Canada; Geo. Beuoy, Cedar Vale, Kansas; Geo. P. 

 Pilling & Son Co,, Arch & 23rd Sts., Philadelphia, Pa, 



