Capons

[HogmanGoat]

I am starting to caponize my young cockerels. Any advise on the procedure?

 

[brahmabreeder]

Go VERY slowly. Once you hit the vein by their spine you're done. Good lighting is also helpful. Hope it goes well for you

 

[HogmanGoat]

My first couple did not go well, but the next ten survived. Have you had to make a cut on both sides or are you able to get them both through one cut?

 

[brahmabreeder]

Last year when I did it, we ended having to cut both sides otherwise we would hit the vein.

 

[Elke Beck]

I wish there was someone near me who knows how to do it. I hate to fumble around on living creatures without having at least seen it done. Pictures are fine, but there is nothing like seeing it in person.

I need to learn how. I could probably make a pretty penny caponizing pet roosters in my area.

 

[BCMaraniac]

My first couple did not go well, but the next ten survived. Have you had to make a cut on both sides or are you able to get them both through one cut?

Did you stitch or glue the skin incision, or just leave it to heal on its own?

BTW, how old were they??

 

[BCMaraniac]

My first couple did not go well, but the next ten survived. Have you had to make a cut on both sides or are you able to get them both through one cut?

I have 4 that I am planning to caponize over the weekend. I am hoping to get some photos if I can get my hubby to cooperate...lol. I put my own kit together with some human/veterinary instruments, and am anxious to see how well they work.

 

[brahmabreeder]

I stitched mine up after I was done. I think this is more of personal preference.

 

[BCMaraniac]

I stitched mine up after I was done. I think this is more of personal preference.

Yes, that is my understanding. What breed were you cockerels? Brahmas??

 

[brahmabreeder]

I have only done one brahma but I think Sunday, since I have nothing better to do, I will caponize a couple brahmas. All the other ones were hatchery R.I.R. from Mt. healthy since when you order so many you 25 for free.