Are capon's nicer and quiter then roosters?

[Davaroo]

In theory, yes, capons are "nicer" than whole roosters.

The creation of a capon is wholly another matter. DO some research to see if you are up to it.

 

[greyfields]

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Except that people doing caponization are not vets. The testicles on a chicken are internal and it is an invasive surgery.

Why you hardly ever see capons anymore is that modern broilers simply grow faster, fatter and quicker than a capon. The caponized birds still take 14+ weeks to roaster size, where a broiler would get there in 8-10 weeks. They simply aren't practial anymore.

 

[PurpleChicken]

I know this had been asked but do Capons crow?
Personally I would be screaming if my manhood was removed by
some farmer from the inside out.

On a serious note I do remember a post where someone mentioned
caponizing is very popular in Asia.




Oh, Wildsky, come on over with your razor. I'm all lathered up. You go first.

 

[LittleChickenRacingTeam]

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Not looking to argue with you, but capons are readily available in the grocery stores up here, right beside the broilers & roasters.

Obviously there is a market for these birds. And they command a premium price.

 

[countryboy]

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Except that people doing caponization are not vets. The testicles on a chicken are internal and it is an invasive surgery.

Why you hardly ever see capons anymore is that modern broilers simply grow faster, fatter and quicker than a capon. The caponized birds still take 14+ weeks to roaster size, where a broiler would get there in 8-10 weeks. They simply aren't practial anymore.

but they are nicer right.

 

[LittleChickenRacingTeam]

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Yes they can still crow. But in a much higher octave.

 

[Wildsky]

you guys are so bad............. PC, do you trust me with a razor?

 

[PurpleChicken]

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Yes they can still crow. But in a much higher octave.

http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img79/5967/lcrtsigjuly05racingfinal51fj.gif

Why is my rooster singing soprano???

 

[countryboy]

LOL your too much, I think I hurt myself laughing over that one.

 

[PurpleChicken]

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Absolutely. Just don't caponize me. I don't wanna end up in some Canadian grocery.
Do you trust me?

I'll be gentle.