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[JacinLarkwell]

But is it really necessary to neuter a rooster because you want a fancy pet?

Some people insist because they think that it's best for the bird. I would personally never because of how it's done. Plus I have no need for Capons. If I don't like the rooster, I eat it. If I do, I keep it and let it sing it's heart out at 2.30 in the morning

 

[tacothechicken]

Also anyone know what the blond is gonna be? It's a tuxedo clutch but he looks like he might be a solid gold by my guess :/

 

[Sara L]

But is it really necessary to neuter a rooster because you want a fancy pet?

Edit: I meant people, not you of course.

I haven't heard of folks keeping capons as pets. The ones I've seen here on byc caponize because they are growing them out for meat. By caponizing, the bird doesn't get as tough as a cockeral or rooster, and there is no fighting as with a bachelor pen of grow out males.

 

[R2elk]

But is it really necessary to neuter a rooster because you want a fancy pet?

Edit: I meant people, not you of course.

It isn't about making a pet. It is about producing bigger roasters. Ten lb. (dressed weight) capons are absolutely delicious. They don't have the hormones in them, they grow faster and have a better feed conversion. It is only recently that people do it for having pets.

You are right about me, I do not keep poultry of any kind as pets.

 

[CindyinSD]

Why on earth would you Capon your males?

I capon them so they can grow to maturity and have an enjoyable life until it's time for them to become dinner. I didn't like raising Cornish cross, and I liked Color Yield only a little better. I want real chickens that I know have had a good life, for my dinner. Please don't take this as me judging peeps who raise CX, etc. Everyone must do what they think best for themselves and their families.

If I were to lose one on the operating table, I would process it for the dinner table (which is the capon's or extra rooster's final destination in any case. At some point I probably will lose one, but it is certainly no worse than me cutting the carotid arteries and bleeding them out that way.)

 

[CindyinSD]

It's an invasive surgery. The bird is awake while you insert the tool and cut the testes. It's super dangerous and mostly is only used in huge corporations overseas like in France. It produces a more tender, more docile male to butcher

You know, I've now done this surgery (or at least the incision) on three already dead roosters destined for the freezer (for practice) and ten young chickens and I haven't killed any by accident. They're less traumatized than they would be if they had been ground up as baby chicks so that people can order straight pullets from the hatchery. Or what did you think happened to the 50% who are the wrong sex?

 

[Pandaisy]

You know, I've now done this surgery (or at least the incision) on three already dead roosters destined for the freezer (for practice) and ten young chickens and I haven't killed any by accident. They're less traumatized than they would be if they had been ground up as baby chicks so that people can order straight pullets from the hatchery. Or what did you think happened to the 50% who are the wrong sex?

I am curious now, are you using any kind of anesthetic for the procedure? If they are getting eaten later, why not. I would try one.

 

[Kiki]

Judging is not allowed in a Kiki thread.... It's a rule.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Do certain colors have different chick patterns? I have a bunch of different patterns and am getting curious about what I might be getting

 

[Nabiki]

It's hot today.