GRAPHIC PICS of my day learning to caponize

[TaraBellaBirds]

Congrats to all the successes, sorry for the losses. Scalpels are great, but so are exacto blades, and easy to find.

Why the heck didn't I think of that. I love the scalple blade that I got in the kit from Poco, but it is dull and I haven't a clue if it could be sharpened (thinking not). Ty Kass

 

[Kassaundra]

Anytime.

 

[osbmail]

I had 10 bird set aside for last night. I got four completed,2 cut and they were hens,2 I second guessed and said they were hens,one dead from nicked artery,and one slip.I got shook up after cutting the hens.It for me to sex have a huge variety of birds we hatched.

 

[Deerfield Acres]

I had 10 bird set aside for last night. I got four completed,2 cut and they were hens,2 I second guessed and said they were hens,one dead from nicked artery,and one slip.I got shook up after cutting the hens.It for me to sex have a huge variety of birds we hatched.

Oh my. It is so darned unnerving.

Okay, so I haven't dropped off the globe, exactly. I've been preoccupied with DD's tonsillectomy gone wild and then, the rain actually stopped so I had to dash out and do 2 months full of gardening, and build an ark before the next onslaught. I have one bird who is ready for the other half of his procedure tomorrow morning. If I succeed, then I will have 2 whole capons! Don't count your capons, Deerfield, before they're hatched.

I don't have time for any more capons tomorrow because I have to finish up my gardening. BUT, I think Thursday will be the magic day I can get back to it. If all my muscles don't freeze up from all this work! Ha!

The one capon I did is happily out in the yard with the girls and fits right in. The rooster doesn't think twice about him and I feel so proud of that one lone capon, it's ridiculous.

I also broke down, tarabellabirds, and bought myself a headlamp and I had to have a skinny, pointed forcep to weasel down in there and accomplish the job without so much colorful language. Okay, I really didn't cuss, just being dramatic. I also got a magnifying glass on a stand so I can see even better. Now, if I could just buy a relaxed attitude toward the whole thing I would be miles ahead.

 

[oldrooster]

Quote: It couldn't have been worse than when I had mine done at 8 years old. the doctor's couldn't figure out out to properly insert my cathiter (for the duration of the operation only) and after spending a week in the hospital (standard practice in the mid-80's) I was sent home and 2 weeks and 1 day later I awoke in a pool of my own blood (Me, my bed and then the floor was covered in blood). I was then rushed back to the hospital because the surgical staff had goofed up when stitching me up and I ended up nearly bleeding to death. Yea I really trust doctors after that and several other goof ups the medical establishment either killed or nearly killed off several family members in the last 30 years.....

 

[Deerfield Acres]

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It couldn't have been worse than when I had mine done at 8 years old. the doctor's couldn't figure out out to properly insert my cathiter (for the duration of the operation only) and after spending a week in the hospital (standard practice in the mid-80's) I was sent home and 2 weeks and 1 day later I awoke in a pool of my own blood (Me, my bed and then the floor was covered in blood). I was then rushed back to the hospital because the surgical staff had goofed up when stitching me up and I ended up nearly bleeding to death. Yea I really trust doctors after that and several other goof ups the medical establishment either killed or nearly killed off several family members in the last 30 years.....

That was traumatic! Nah, not that bad, but she did have quite a bit of bleeding and couldn't take anything for the pain. Even my essential oils gave her hives. Total bummer.

 

[dfr1973]

The one capon I did is happily out in the yard with the girls and fits right in. The rooster doesn't think twice about him and I feel so proud of that one lone capon, it's ridiculous.

Not so ridiculous ... we both are so proud of our two capon-nannies, Cappy and Puffy, even though it takes a bit of rain before they'll lead their respective chicks under the tarp. They are not quite 20 weeks old, and both very much nanny-capons ... heck, even *I* don't think we'll eat those two.

 

[osbmail]

I am starting realize why this is not common practice.It is a true art and craft that takes careful planning before and after procedure is done.I am really enjoying the experience it is very intense learning this art forum.I can't wait to see the results.

 

[TaraBellaBirds]

Oh my. It is so darned unnerving.

I also broke down, tarabellabirds, and bought myself a headlamp and I had to have a skinny, pointed forcep to weasel down in there and accomplish the job without so much colorful language. Okay, I really didn't cuss, just being dramatic. I also got a magnifying glass on a stand so I can see even better. Now, if I could just buy a relaxed attitude toward the whole thing I would be miles ahead.

A good headlamp makes a lot of difference. I've done 16 and I'm still not near 'relaxed' toward it. I have had good results, although yet to reap any benifits other than a nice quite yard (which can't be under-estamated). The first batch I did this year will be ready in a few weeks, they are getting plump! I will post some pics of the bigger boys soon. I have one more group of 6 week olds to do before our vacation, then I'm done untill the 2 week olds are ready.

 

[Deerfield Acres]

Tarabellabirds, I can see how the headlamp makes a huge difference. I had a strong light on a flexible cord but the lampshade was too big and kept getting in my view. These birds are much bigger now, so the magnifying glass may be unnecessary but I wanted to be sure I could see well.

Kassaundra, the tip about those hair holder things was great. That's easiest with clamps to hold them I think.

I have chicken rounds to do this morning but I'm going to do the bird first thing so I won't be thinking about it all day! Then I need to separate the next batch and get going.

I really will begin to take some pics when I am halfway through this group of birds.