GRAPHIC PICS of my day learning to caponize

[Kassaundra]

Caponizing tools are ordered and I wonder what else I need. Should I get a cauterization tool, suture needle and what about a knife?

If you ordered the Chinese set they have blades at the ends of several of the tools, if not then a scaple w/ disposable blades works great. You can suture if you like, but it isn't ness. I sutured at first, but this last time did not and they healed great w/o as much wind puffs.

 

[BCMaraniac]

If you ordered the Chinese set they have blades at the ends of several of the tools, if not then a scaple w/ disposable blades works great. You can suture if you like, but it isn't ness. I sutured at first, but this last time did not and they healed great w/o as much wind puffs.

Hey Kassaundra......a new pic!!! I like it!!!!

 

[Kassaundra]

Hey Kassaundra......a new pic!!! I like it!!!!

Thanks, it was for a photo challenge this week, the topic was self portrait, this was my semi-final look (or runner up) I actually submitted a diff one but really liked this one too.

 

[Anna6]

If you ordered the Chinese set they have blades at the ends of several of the tools, if not then a scaple w/ disposable blades works great. You can suture if you like, but it isn't ness. I sutured at first, but this last time did not and they healed great w/o as much wind puffs.

Yes, we ordered the double set. I was just worried if we would get the pulling of the skin right the first couple of times around so as to cover the opening by having cuts going perpendicular and having the the top skin covering the cut under neath. How about the cauterizing tool? any need for that or have you not had any issues? If I get a cauterizing tool what type/brand should it be. there seem to be a big range cost wise and option wise hot/cold with replacement tip etc?

 

[Kassaundra]

Yes, we ordered the double set. I was just worried if we would get the pulling of the skin right the first couple of times around so as to cover the opening by having cuts going perpendicular and having the the top skin covering the cut under neath. How about the cauterizing tool? any need for that or have you not had any issues? If I get a cauterizing tool what type/brand should it be. there seem to be a big range cost wise and option wise hot/cold with replacement tip etc?

Poco could answer the question about the brand. I don't think it is worth the extra expense personally. She has used her cauterizer so few times at least that I am aware of. I prefer the scalpel but I know poco has success w/ the cutting end on the Chinese set.

 

[Anna6]

Poco could answer the question about the brand. I don't think it is worth the extra expense personally. She has used her cauterizer so few times at least that I am aware of. I prefer the scalpel but I know poco has success w/ the cutting end on the Chinese set.

Hmmm good to hear you can do it with the scappel and the cutting end on the Chinese set. We are incubating barn yard eggs right now so I hope we will be able to use the tools and practice on the roos from this batch. It will be a mixed chicks both smaller variety and large so lots of opportunities.

 

[BCMaraniac]

Poco could answer the question about the brand. I don't think it is worth the extra expense personally. She has used her cauterizer so few times at least that I am aware of. I prefer the scalpel but I know poco has success w/ the cutting end on the Chinese set.

Hey Kassaundra, What size scalpel blade do you use?

 

[Maggiesdad]

... I was just worried if we would get the pulling of the skin right the first couple of times around so as to cover the opening by having cuts going perpendicular and having the the top skin covering the cut under neath...?

Cuts need to be the same way for the retractor to work well. I pluck, wipe with alcohol swab which makes the blood vessels in the skin stand out like a road map, find the rib valley I want and hold it with a fingernail, then drive the skin to the place I want (with no veins and arteries) to get a good snap back when the retractor is removed. Kind of like the way fabric moves under the presserfoot on a sewing machine. Then I go through the skin and ribs with the same cut, immediately following with the retractor. I believe the retractor pressure helps stop the bleeding if any. Then open the clear membrane into the intestinal cavity.

It all gets intuitive after you've got a few under your belt.


Um... birds, not beers! lol

 

[Kassaundra]

Hey Kassaundra, What size scalpel blade do you use?

I think it is a 10, but that is off the top of my head and could easily be wrong.

 

[Poco Pollo]

The blades in the Chinese tool set work fine. One has to forget the western notion of drawing the blade toward oneself. Instead, the blade is best used if it is pushed forward. This gives the operator more control and a cleaner incision.

If you're going to use a scalpel, spend the extra few dollars and get a round handle rather than a flat handle. Handles have different numbers, so make sure the blade you buy will fit your handle, or vice versa. If you prefer a smaller blade, then get a #3 handle and #10 blades. If you prefer a larger blade, get a #4 handle and #22 blades.

On the cautery, I have a Bovie Cautery. I've only used it a few times, as Kassaundra mentioned. I don't know if I'd buy another one if this one stopped working. With more experience, I think the need for a cautery lessens.

You do need a headlight. Some people do well with a camping/running type headlight. I prefer the medical headlights used by doctors and dentists. The light is more focused, it's brighter, and most use a rechargeable battery. They come with a clamp that fits onto dental loupes or they come with a clip that fits on safety and regular glasses. They run 26.99 and up on eBay. They start in the high thirties on Amazon.