GRAPHIC PICS of my day learning to caponize

[animallover505]

doesn't it hurt the bird, cutting into them and removing it? It looks painful, and I know it looks worse and deeper than, say, a dog attack, which hurts them a lot.

 

[JohnnyxRex]

I think this could be wonderful for the community. This could allow anyone to have roos, even in the 'burbs! I think icing the area for pain relief and blood loss control is a great idea though. Would definitely do it. I would much rather do this than kill the chicken or risk it being used for fighting.

And for anyone who disagrees or thinks this is cruel..

A few minutes of pain for a lifetime of love Definitely worth it.,

Fortunately I can have roos here, but hoping to move before Christmas, so we'll see about the next place. Might have to

 

[jrsckn]

I can see both sides of this issue. This is clearly a surgical procedure which causes pain and discomfort for the bird and everyone is entitled to their opinion. But, when done properly and with practice, this can be done quickly and efficiently with minimal harm to the bird; the same way getting the shot often hurts more than the stiches themselves would but the doctor wants you still lol.

 

[galanie]

PS: This is not a discussion on whether or not to do it, but how to do it. Can we stay on topic?

 

[Kassaundra]

PS: This is not a discussion on whether or not to do it, but how to do it. Can we stay on topic?

This thumbs up applies to McGuyvers comment to I just don't know how to multi quote.

 

[Kassaundra]

doesn't it hurt the bird, cutting into them and removing it? It looks painful, and I know it looks worse and deeper than, say, a dog attack, which hurts them a lot.

It is different from a dog (or preditor attack) it is done in a clean environment w/ cleaned and alchoholed tools. The cut is precise and location of organs and blood vessels is accounted for. The inscision is made w/ ultra sharp scalpel not the tearing of half blunt teeth. I am sure there is some pain or discomfort involved, but the birds don't internalize, rationalize pain like a human does. I'm sure it's not any more painful then letting roos battle each other until the defeated either get killed outright, or mamed, or sucomb to infection from wounds.

 

[MacGuyver]

This thumbs up applies to McGuyvers comment to I just don't know how to multi quote.

Thanks. I thought "Hey, what about a reasoned, well thought out discussion?" and then I decided "nah".

 

[NHN]

I gave this some thought and realized I overreacted to this. I can see where this would be beneficial to have this done to a roo in order to have him be a pet or whatever. I know many animals are castrated with no anesthesia but it does not mean I have to like it. I wish it could be done without the animal having to suffer through it. I also don't expect everyone to share my opinion.

 

[coyotesmommy]

Where did you get the retractors from?


random toe punch that is funny

 

[partsRheavy]

• You can search for "Weitlaner retractor" on eBay. There are different sellers. Different types and sizes will come up. You want a 4" or 4.5" model with blunt teeth.