Caponizing

[Slim]

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A sort pre-marinated boubon chicken? Mmmm-Mmm Good!

 

[eggcetra_farms]

LOL you're sick Slim! LOL

 

[Slim]

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You've no idea!

But back on topic: Here's a link to a great piece about caponizing. The author of this website has some great information about many aspects of raising poultry. A great website to cruise.

Caponizing: Reviving a Lost Art

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Slim


EDIT: Upon re-reading that page it's not as great as I remember. I know I found a super article somewhere. Now if I could just find it...... (The authors website is still a great find tho)

EDIT AGAIN: YES! The Sears Roebuck Instructional Lealfet link towards the end of that article is what I was thinking of. Here's that link http://www.afn.org/~poultry/capon.htm

 

[eggcetra_farms]

You know, those 1922 illustrations are far better than the modern color photos on the website I listed before. You can actually see what they're talking about. My cockrel is 4 months, so I suppose he may be past the point of caponizing? My main thing was wanting to know if it would lessen his crowing, but nevertheless this is very interesting.

 

[eggcetra_farms]

I just got the MM catalog, and I see the caponizing kit you talked about Slim. If anyone is interested, it comes with instructions, knife, rib spreader, slotted spoon, probe, forceps, "S" hooks and cord for $47.90 Just thought I'd share.

 

[animalsRawesome]

Quote: WOW! Great Link! This actually makes me feel like I might be able to caponize. By far the most informative and detailed bit on caponizing I've seen yet (not that I'm an expert obviously

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[BCMaraniac]

WOW! Great Link! This actually makes me feel like I might be able to caponize. By far the most informative and detailed bit on caponizing I've seen yet (not that I'm an expert obviously

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There is a thread on BYC about caponizing that has a lot of great information and experiences. I don't know if you have seen it:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/675898/graphic-pics-of-my-day-learning-to-caponize

There are several BYC folks, myself included, that have begun caponizing. Some have mentors who have taught them how to do the procedure, while some, like myself, have learned by by reading and doing.


I found a historical document that is quite interesting to read about caponization:

http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/historicpublications/pubs/SB315.PDF


The photos in this article aren't great, but I found when I printed the article that there was some improvement in clarity, but by no means crystal clear.

 

[PrettyLacedFeathers]

Does anyone know of someone who is experienced with caponizing chickens near orlando, FL?