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Catechu. — In powder or tincture foini, in combinatirm with powdered 

 chalk, is a good remedy for diarrlio-a. The average dose of powdered 

 catechu is from 2 to 5 grains, and of the tincture from 1 to 5 drops. 



Chalk Powder (prepared chalk). — Is generally given for diarrhoea, and is 

 in most cases effective. When dysentery has «et in, which is readily known 

 by the blood in the evacuations, it should not be used. 



Cinchona Poivder. — Is the powdered bark from wliicli (piinine is extracted, 

 and is often used in poultry tonic ])()wdei.s for })irds " off colour." 



Creosote. — Some breeders use a small quantity of this in the drinking 

 water when roup is about; 2 drops to about each half jiint of watei' is sulHcient. 

 It is also used to dress the throats of fowls suffering froiri (li])hth('ria. Creosote 

 is closely allied to carbolic acid, its antiseptic cjualities being generally 

 acknowledged. It is also used as a disinfectant and vermin destroyer. 



Gentian Root. — A most useful remedy. As a powder it forms a principal 

 ingredient in cattle and poultry spices. In the extract state it is a thick, 

 treacle-like matter, and is used as a basis for making up pills, in com- 

 bination with liquorice-root powder it is made the vehicle for the adminis- 

 tration of other drugs. 



■ Castor Oil. — Although apparently paradoxical, this is one of the best 

 remedies for diarrhoea. The latter is frequently due to some fcctid matter 

 in the intestines; a dose of oil will usually remove this, and often (liminish 

 the diarrhoea. It is also used in cases of crop-bound fowls. A teaspoonful 

 poured down the throat, and the mass kneaded with the fingers, and then 

 warm water poured down will soften the matter, and frequently effect a 

 cure. 



Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate). — Is one of tlie snnplest, cheapest, and 

 most effective poultry-yard drugs. It is useful in liver disease, diarrhoea, 

 and many other complaints. Half a teaspoonful for a full-grown fowl is a 

 standard dose. It can be mixed in the soft food, but is more effective by 

 starving the fowl for a few hours, dissolving the salts in warm water, and 

 pouring it down the bird's throat. Epsom salts always act best accompanied 

 with a good quantity of water. 



Cod Liver Oil. — Is a fine remedy for a fowl wasting from liver disease, or 

 those debilitated through colds, &c. Half a teaspoonful three times a day 

 is a proper doss. 



Linseed Oil. — Is sometimes given to exhibition fowls at moulting time. 

 It assists the feathering, and gives a general glossiness to the plumage. 



Olive and Salad O/'.s are us?ful when hens are egg-bouiid for diarrluea, 

 and also for external use in dressing torn combs and other wounds. In eye^ 

 troubles it takes the place of a sim])le lotion. 



Opium. — In the tincture form of laudanum is most useful in diarrhea, 

 particularly after a dose of castor oil. Occasionally it is administered in 

 conjunction with the oil, 2 drops being added to a teaspoonful of the oil. 



