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Show THE BEAVER (Utah) Press Thursday, July 20, 1972 THE WEEKLY PRESS, BEAVER, UTAH TURN SURPLUS r COCKERELS w: r INTO CAPON? 1 JJEA gOOME rs aivd SKrubB 'gzkrwm Their Care and Cultivatiorv H CAR Aft IT UJ CHEFS i i femes' V . ii PREE0E Baking Powder Many farmers and poultry fanciers thin membrane called the omentum. found it profitable to turn all Tear apart this membrane with the their surplus cockerels into capons by hook, and the upper testicle, yellow or altering of castrating them; others sometimes rather dark colored and think they can do better by selling about the size and of an ordithe cockerels as broilers as long as nary bean, should beshape visible close up prices hold up and caponize only against the backbone. By pushing aside chicks. the intestines this can easily be seen, The capon or castrated rooster bears and the lower one also, in a similar the same relation to a cockerel that a position on the other side of the backsteer does to a bull, a barrow to a bone. Expert operators usually reboar, or a wether to a ram. As with move testicles through one incision. other male animals 60 altered, the dis- Inexperienced operators will usually position of the capon differs materially find it well to attempt the removal of from that of the cockerel. As a result the upper or nearer testicle only and of the more peaceful disposition of the to make a second incision on the op capon he continues to grow and his posite side of the body for the removal body develops more uniformly and to a of the other testicle. somewhat greater size than is the case' If both testicles are to be removed with a cockerel of the same age. through the same incision, remove the Selection of Breeds. lower first, as the bleeding from the It does not pay to caponize small upper might be sufficient to obscure fowls. Yellow legs and skin, as in the lower. Each testicle is enveloped other classes of poultry, are most pop- in a thin membrane. This may be and ular. The Plymouth Rocks, Light probably is best removed with the Brahmas, Cochins, Indian Games, testicle, though some operators tear Langshans and Wyandottes are all it open and remove the testicle only. recommended by different producers, The delicate part of the operation Is as are also various crosses of these. at hand, due to the close proximity of The Brahmas and Cochins possess the spermatic artery, which runs back good size. The Plymouth Rocks and of the testicle and to which the testiWyandottes are somewhat smaller, but cle is in part attached. If this is rupsell readily and possess the advantage tured the fowl will bleed to death. The of yellow skin and legs. The Lang-aha- n cannula, threaded with a coarsetnorse-hai- r Is large and Is easily operated or fine wire. Allow the hair or wlrs upon. The Indian Game is probably protruding from the end to form a most useful as a cross upon some one small loop just large enough to slip of the other breeds, thereby improving over the testicle. Work this over the the breast meat without materially re- testicle, being careful to Inclose tha entire organ. Now tighten up on the ducing the size of the fowl. free ends of the hair or wire, being ii Time to Caponize. In so far as the effects of the opera careful not to touch any part of th tion and the rapidity and ease of heal artery. If the spermatic cord does no! lng are concerned, the time of year separate, saw lightly with the hair oi when the operation Is performed is of wire. When the testicle is free, re little importance. The age and size of move it from the body. If only the up the cockerel, however, are very impor-- per testicle has been removed, turn tant As soon as the cockerels weigh the bird over and proceed in exactly two to three pounds, or when two to the same manner upon the other side. After removing the testicle, if th four months old, they should be opera ted upon. The lower age and weight bleeding is at all profuse it is well to limits apply particularly to the Amer- remove a portion of the blood by inican breeds, while the higher apply to troducing small pieces of absorbent cotton into the body by means of the the Asiatics. The fact that capons are in greatest hook or nippers, allowing them to bedemand and bring the best prices from come saturated and then removing the Christmas season until the end of them. Be sure, to remove all blood March, and that It takes about ten clots, feathers or other foreign matter. months to grow and finish them prop-rl- After the testicles and all foreign matmakes it important to hatch the ter are removed, take out the spreadchicks in early spring so that they will ers, thus allowing the skin to slip back be of proper size for caponizing in over the incision. Some birds are euro to be killed eves June. July and August These are by far the most popular months for the by expertB, but the loss Is small. operation, though In some cases it is Care of Fowl After the Operation. Upon being released from the oper performed still later. table the capons are usually put atlng of Caponizing. Operation closed a in yard where they can find two Before beginning the operation conditions are absolutely essential. If shelter, food and water and can be as these are not favorable, do not at- kept quiet No roosts are provided, do the less and jumping they tempt to operate. The first of these is the soonerflying will the wound heal. The that the intestines of the fowl should to be very little inconseem will capons be completely empty, so that they venienced by the operation, and water to ' tail testicle the and expose away view. This can be accomplished by and soft feed mixed with sweet skim milk can be given. Immediately. shutting up the fowls and withholding For a week or ten days the newly r to twenty-foufor water all food and made capons should be carefully obhours before the operation. thirty-sihours is better than twenty-four- , served to see whether they become Thirty-siwind puffed." This is a condition especially for a beginner. The second condition is a good, strong caused by air gathering under and puff ing out the skin near the wound. When light, so that the organs of the fowl observed It can be readily relieved by may be clearly and easily distinthe skin with a needle oi pricking for best is Direct sunlight guished. and knife to well pressing out the air. In this, and in consequence it is about ten days or two weeks the in a on day. doors bright of out operate cision Into the body should be entirely Methods of Holding the Fowl. healed and, although no special antiWhen ready to operate, catch the methods are employed In tha of strong string septic bird and pass a noose blood poisoning or any other operation, about the legs. Do the same with both trouble seldom results. To shoulder joints. wings close to the the other end of the strings are attached weight of sufficient size to UTILIZE MANY SPARE HOURS old down and stretch out the bird when placed upon the bead or a bar- Odd Jobs About Farm May Be Done on Wet Days During Summer When rel or box of convenient height, which Work In Field Is Impossible. Is to serve as operating table. sure be fowl, the Having fastened The wet days of summer are tha that all the Instruments are at hand. for odd jobs about the farm and time necessary, not also It li well, though to have ready some absorbent cotton the farmhouse. A new shelf needed and a d!h of wator to which has been here, or a hinge there; making the added a few drops of carbolic acid. henhouse snugger or cleaning a piece machinery; and a hundred more Havlbg once started, carry the opera- of small as jobs can be found by any farmpossible. as tion through quickly Moisten and remove the feathers from er on any wet day when nothing can a small area over the last two ribs be done In the fields. The wise man advantage of these spare Just In front of the thigh. With the will take left hand slide the skin and flesh down hours to do the odd tasks. He who toward the thigh. Holding It thus, does not generally finds them pressmake the incision between the last ing upon him at a time when he la two ribs, holding the edge of the knife busy with more important work. away from you as you staud back of Plow Up Strawberry Bed. the fowl. Lengthen the incision In Plow one up the old strawberry bed as to one Is It each direction until and a hair inches long. Now Insert soon as it has fruited. Some late vegcrop, sucb as late celery, cabthe spreader Into the incision, thus etable or bages turnips, may be planted oa prtngmg the ribs apart. The Intes- the land. a covered bw no will risible, bj tines Those who have had cakes ruined by jarring the stove, slamming the oven door or a heavy footstep, may have wondered how the dining car chef can turn out such marvelous biscuits, hot breads and pastry when his oven is being incessantly jarred and jolted and shaken by the motion of the train. lave To get pastry to raise and stay raised under these conditions, a baking powder must be used that continues to give off its leavening gas that sustains the raise until the dough is baked through. Dining Car Chefs have found a baking powder exactly suited to their needs in K C and you will find it just as well suited to K C is really a blend of two baking powders, your requirements. one active as soon as moistened, the other requiring both moisture and heat to start the generation of leavening gas. No matter how moist and rich you make your cake, K C Baking Powder will sustain the raise until a crust is formed and all danger of falling later-batche- d . ' if Is past. K C Baking Powder Is pure and healthful. It Is guaranteed under all pure food laws, and is guaranteed to please you. And it is sold at a reasonable price no baking powder should sell for more, M Try a can at our risk and be convinced. Go to Your Own Woods and Select Your Trses. SHADE FOR THE FARM HOME An abundance of shade is one of the luxuries which every farm home can and should have. The city dweller is often a renter and must take things as they are. Or if he owns a home, the lot is restricted) in size, and large But on trees are an impossibility. the farm land for a commodious yard should always be reserved. Those having a grand old elm, maple, or oak to begin with, are forBut the idea that tunate, indeed. trees planted now of these species will be a comfort only to succeeding generations is quite a mistake. Most of the maples, and especially the sugar and red maples are of rapid growth, and at a few years at most will give an abundance of shade. Do not make the mistake of using fruit or nut trees in the yard. Both make a litter at certain seasons, which renders them a sort of nuisance enIf you had no tirely unnecessary. room for an orchard it would be a different matter. You want the yard for solid comfort, and not as a crop producer. Because the city man uses the horse chestnut for shade, do not follow bis example. He does it because this tree is low growing and compact just the thing where there Is little room either on the ground or in the air. With your broad expanse a more aspiring species should be chosen. Besides the burs are a nuisance. There is nothing better on the farm lawn than native trees. They thrive admirably, and in every community there are those well worth attention. . The maple in some form Is widely disseminated. Its leaf is graceful in outline, the flowers and fruit are dainty, and the tree is charming in its autumn dress. The catalpa is a favorite in parts of the West because of its quick growth. The flowers are also dainty. Yet there is never the stability of the oak, and the hammock is preferably hung from a more sturdy specimen. The tulip tree or white wood Is one of the best of our native species, d the queerly cut leaves, flowers with their beautiful orange crescents marking each petal, and compact forms rendering them most useful shade trees. The tree is a relative to the magnolia, and one of our most valuable timber trees. The basswood, so" serviceable as bee pasturage, and several of the oaks are satisfactory and highly recommended. ' In fact, when lamenting that you cannot afford to pay high prices to a nurseryman, just go to your own woods and select a few tall, straight specimens. As they can be replanted at once there Is no danger of injury through exposure of the roots. They are in the best possible condition to grow. Do not neglect to include one or two evergreens, for the birds if not for yourself. They do so enjoy the shelter of the leafy branches when caught in a belated snowstorm. The hemlock and cedar are the most pleasing of this class, their slender branches being much more graceful than the stiff spruces. By all means avoid the pines. Their gummy nature may lead to the ruin of valuable clothing. tulip-shape- MAN'S Past and Present. of Agriculture Houston said in Washington the other day: "What improvements we see in the country when we go there on our vaWe see automobiles, telecation! phones, player pianos, phonographs and even, among a few wealthy young tarmers, biplanes. "How different is this prosperity from the hardships of the past from the days when a gaunt farmer would enter the general store of the district and pant, hungrily: " 'Gimme an egg's worth o' sugar an' ye mout weigh out an egg's worth o' salt, too. The Plymouth Rock's SHORT TERM OF LIFE Secretary In Comparison With Other Animals He Does Not Nearly Live Out His Allotted Time. A rule which holds fairly true among the higher animals is that an animal lives five times as long as it requires for his muscular system to reach its full strength. The dog is fully developed at between two and three years of age, and lives fifteen years; the horse reaches his prime not later than five, and if he escapes overwork and and Ul usage, lives to be twenty-fiv- e even thirty. In fact, the rule seems to be an understatement or animal expectation ot life, rather than an over- Quite in Season. Elle (plaintively ) Why do you keep The one conspicuous exception is man, who seldom reaches his full mus- after me so much? II (fiorcely) What's your name? cular strength before he is twenty-fiv- e Elle (weajcly) May. and counts himself living on borrowed II I thought so. I have to follow time If he passes the age ot seventy, ir man were as well circumstanced in you. I'm August. this matter as the horse, dog or cat, No Mlstaks. his average term of life would vary "That chap gets a thousand dollars from one hundred and ten to one huna week," said the movie fan, indicatdred and twenty-fivyears. ing the funny man on the screen. "How do you know he does?" What He Might Do. "I guess I ought to know. Don't I A man dropped into a cafe one afternoon and saw his Scotcb friend pay ten cents a week toward It?" Sandy standing at the bar indulging n The total strength of the British "a lone one." He walked up to the army in India exceeds 350,000 men, bar and greeted Sandy. "Will you have another one with and costs $85,000,000 annually. me?" "No, thank you," said Sandy, "but you can pay for this one If you will." statement. , e Summer Luncheons Ml- - inajiffy Mil rcCere v1 I I FLrt Ubbi JcSd Stock Too Much. dog has his "Every day. you know." "Yes, but that mutt of yours wants the nights, too. He kept me awake until three o'clock this morning with his Infernal howling." cooking. f oiUmtU shelf with paalnr am The prisons of the land are full of men who will solemnly assure you that 'honesty Is the best policy." x Remarkable Collection of BEAUTIFUL AND Insect-Ea- t MURDEROUS PLANTS At a recent flower show In New Tort there was a most remarkable collection of Insect-eatinplants, including pitcher plants, nepenthes, mandalana and moccasin flowers. They were brought from Australia by W. A. Manda, formerly cur ator at Harvard university botanical gardens. Sensitive plants which close np when they hear sharp sounds were also In the group. yA publisher from Buenos Aires, Brazil, has In his collection some remarkable sensitive plants, among them an unnamed species which differentiates between the sound of violin play-ta- g harmoniously and a harsh sound either too loud or unpleasantly shrill to be appreciated by the human ear. In one case the plant apparently enjoys the sweet music by moving the petals of its blossoms slightly, and on the other hand closing up almost completely. Certain varieties of aarracenla are g sar-racec- ng Plants, Including Pitcher Plant. said not only to eat insects but will stretch toward the spot where Insects are. In any event, they have been found extended in the direction of a tree upon which Insects were feeding on sap running from an Incision. Persons of wealth are now importing fine plants from foreign countries, and amateur horticulturists are now endeavoring to secure rare varieties and freak plants. An American woman, Mrs. Treat, proved conclusively that leaves of certain plants could hear insects or were conscious of the nearness of insects even when there was no contact between the plant and the body of the Insect, and demonstrated It by pinning a live fly half an inch from a leaf of sundew, whereupon the eat moved itself within the succeeding two hours near enough to fasten it tentacles upon the insect. Possibly this was due to the sense of smell, but the fact that the buzzing of the fly's wings as it died made a hum would Indicate that the sense of hearing actuated thia carnivorous plant. Sliced Dried Beef aad the other good rammer Vnoa BUILT A MONUMENT The Best 8ort in the World. x 1 taa ab) Libbv's LocJudinff youTU fed (boss SauMge fresh aad appetizaf. lUbby,McNeiIl& Libbjr, Chicago "A monument built by and from man Postum," Is the way an Illinois describes himself. 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