Which characteristic is most typical of a capon?
Correct answer: B. A surgically castrated male chicken
- A. A naturally sterile female chicken
- B. A surgically castrated male chicken
- C. A young hen before first ovulation
- D. A male chicken selected for breeding
Explanation
A capon is a male chicken that has been castrated before sexual maturity, traditionally producing a bird with distinctive carcass qualities. It is not a breeding male or a female that has failed to ovulate.
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