Creating Capons

I saw that thread too.
Probably, but someone who is good will also be fast, so at least it doesn't take long.

And of course caponizing was developed long before anesthetic was invented, just like castrating of cattle and pigs and sheep and so forth-- all of those were traditionally done without anesthetic too. (Caponizing has apparently been around for more than 2000 years!)

A search for "capon" in the meat birds section of the forum turns up some threads, such as this one:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/capon-vs-roo-side-by-side-comparison.1448991/
I don't see a description of the actual process, but @PurpleCArTires might be a good person to ask.
Intreating research, thank you for putting so much time into this post. :)
I mean, in some cases I guess it means the bird may get to live, but eeeeee, ouch!
 
@Bajanchicken if i can say one thing, dont waste your money on a caponizing kit (like Nasco's). The tools suck. I ended up buying a different rib splitter https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B077TP8R8R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_63DQZAAF8N5CVZP6N9A1

And a dissection kit: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07C274T78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_glt_fabc_EF967B032CZVHHW03SY4
(I actually use the bent tweezer from this kit to grasp under the "bean" and work it out) after you do a few, you will find which tools you perfer and what is easiest for you to maneuver.

The only thing i still use from Nasco is the tie down ropes 😂

As for pain, i dont think they experience a significant amount of pain. They make more noise when you tie them down, then when you do the actual procedure. And right after, all they care about is getting food.

The step-by-step article others have posted is great.

To add to prep and recovery, i found that adding electrolytes before you withdrawl their food and water, and right after surgery, seem to increase survival and recovery rates!

Also, When in doubt about getting the "bean" out, dont keep digging around... Its better to keep a slip, than accidently kill the bird.
 
Hi , Welcome to BYC! Be carful if you do the caponizing , there is an artery near the organs that you have to make sure you don't hit accidently . It's better if you have butchered a bird in the past and become familiar with the internal organs taking note of their location . Some folks panic when they see blood if they jump in on a live bird . Watch all the videos you can and check out the threads others have mentioned . Good luck 🍀
 

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