Kevinsl06
Chirping
- Aug 6, 2021
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We have been researching caponizing our extra roos for meat birds. I am trying to determine:
1. What age to caponize them at? I was thinking around week 7 from what I've read. Will we need to stitch or superglue at this age?
2. How can I sex them at 7 weeks? I haven't been at this very long and not sure I can accurately do that. I've read a lot but am still not sure. The ones I want to do are about 5 weeks right now and mixed flock.
3. Anyone know where I might find a board similar to the one used in this video?
4. I've seen mixed info about whether or not these birds will produce more meat when processed. What is your actual experience with that? I'm thinking I wouldn't process until around 25 weeks and some later. We prefer to do a few at a time as needed.
5. Will two established roosters and a flock of 20+ hens accept capons in their flock or will they need a separate pen?
Thanks!
1. What age to caponize them at? I was thinking around week 7 from what I've read. Will we need to stitch or superglue at this age?
2. How can I sex them at 7 weeks? I haven't been at this very long and not sure I can accurately do that. I've read a lot but am still not sure. The ones I want to do are about 5 weeks right now and mixed flock.
3. Anyone know where I might find a board similar to the one used in this video?
4. I've seen mixed info about whether or not these birds will produce more meat when processed. What is your actual experience with that? I'm thinking I wouldn't process until around 25 weeks and some later. We prefer to do a few at a time as needed.
5. Will two established roosters and a flock of 20+ hens accept capons in their flock or will they need a separate pen?
Thanks!