GRAPHIC PICS of my day learning to caponize

[LindaB220]

One more thought, Kassaundra, with all the holiday goodies around and nobody has any will power, I have this little song running in my head.
I'm a glutton and I know it, clap your hands. I blame you.

 

[maryhysong]

I must say that this was a very interesting post. Couldn't understand a word.

But very interesting. Loved the 32 page pdf . Lots of info on going big time on this. I don't think I'm up to it. But I'd love the opportunity. Any chance of getting any info on poullards? Still not up to snuff on how to do it. There is definitely a market for these two. Did you see the prices. 90 euros... Good work..

Edited: For some reason the quotes didn't come up. Talking about post # 748 Ruthster55

a little difficult to read because google is not the best translator, but can get the gist of it http://www.google.com/translate?hl=...a-aeca.es/aeca_imgs_docs/15_07_07_pollos2.pdf

especially like the looks of that polipotomo thing to remove the testes; looks easier than trying to do with two hands...

 

[LindaB220]

a little difficult to read because google is not the best translator, but can get the gist of it http://www.google.com/translate?hl=...a-aeca.es/aeca_imgs_docs/15_07_07_pollos2.pdf

especially like the looks of that polipotomo thing to remove the testes; looks easier than trying to do with two hands...

Thanks Mary, it was very good. Couldn't get the translator to go past page 14 but VERY informative. I really appreciate it.

 

[Kassaundra]

a little difficult to read because google is not the best translator, but can get the gist of it http://www.google.com/translate?hl=...a-aeca.es/aeca_imgs_docs/15_07_07_pollos2.pdf

especially like the looks of that polipotomo thing to remove the testes; looks easier than trying to do with two hands...

That caught my eye too.

 

[Poco Pollo]

I caponized an older D'uccle rooster and a juvenile LF cochin this morning. I was not able to pull both testicles from the same side on the D'uccle rooster, but I was able to get both testicles from an incision in the right side of the cochin cockerel. They are both alert, eating and drinking normally, and acting like somebody ruined their morning.

All four testicles were removed with the wire tool. On the cochin, there appeared to be super thin membranes surrounding the testicles, so I used the pointy end of my probe, tore a little hole over the middle of the testicles, worked the membrane away from the front edge of the testicles, sort of like cutting a hole in a banana peel and then working the peel back to expose the fruit, and then I used the wire tool to loop around the testicles to lift them out.

These boys go home to their momma tomorrow. I hope they will settle down so that she can keep them.

 

[BCMaraniac]

Congrats on your successful single-incision caponization!!

 

[Kassaundra]

Congrats on your successful single-incision caponization!!

x2

 

[BarnChickyOO]

Please excuse me for my ignorance.

Caponizing is like castrating, right?

And what would be the purpose/ benefits of it??

 

[maryhysong]

Thanks Mary, it was very good. Couldn't get the translator to go past page 14 but VERY informative. I really appreciate it.

I noticed that also; when I have time I"m going to try cutting & pasting the text into the translator and see if I can get to the end of it.

 

[maryhysong]

Please excuse me for my ignorance.

Caponizing is like castrating, right?

And what would be the purpose/ benefits of it??

Capons generally don't crow or get aggressive with other birds. The lack of male hormones also changes how the fat is deposited; more within the meat rather than large lumps of it. This makes the meat more tender and juicy. Means you can grow a bird out to 9-12 months when it will be very large and flavorful, but still very tender.