Document Type
Circular
Type
text
Format
Keywords
poultry, phases of poultry, caponizing, animal husbandry department
Publication Date
1923
Publisher
Agricultural Extension Service, South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Circular No.
0135
Pages
6
Description
No farmer in South Dakota would think of keeping all male animals for breeding purposes unless he had an opportunity to sell them to other breeders, for he ·would realize that the price on the open market would be much less than for castrated animals. It is a well-known fact that castration changes the male animal so that it is easily handled, less nervous and excitable, and more easily fattened. Therefore, all male sheep, hogs, cattle, and horses not need for breeding purposes are subjected to this operation while young.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Sutter, Clara M., "Phases of Poultry Work (Caponizing and Capons)" (1923). SDSU Extension Circulars. 0135. https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/extension_circ/135.