REPORT OF THE mULTRY MANAGER. 258 



SESSIONAL PAPER No. 16 



PraCE OF EGGS DUEIITG YEAE. 



The price of new laid eggs during the year was unusually good, particularly so 

 during the summer months. In the midsummer months the average price per dozen 

 was 15 cents. In the fall months from 18 to 25 cents were the prevailing figures on 

 the market. In many instances private parties sold at the latter price much earlier 

 in the season. 



STOCK ON HAJsTD. 



On December 8, 1900, the following old and young stock were on hand : — 



Cocks. 



Barred P. Rocks 2 



White " 1 



Langshans 1 



Coloured Dorkings 



Wliite Wyandottes 1 



White Leghorns 1 



Brown " 1 



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Black Minorcas 



White " 1 



Andalusians 



Indian Games 



Crosses 



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DISEASES OF POULTRY. 



Inquiries as to poultry ailments have not been as numerous in recent, as in 

 previous years, no doubt the result of better methods of care and treatment. The 

 symptoms of the comparatively few cases described during the past year pointed to 

 liver derangement of some sort, no doubt the result of overfeeding hens of older age 

 than they should have been allowed to attain. 



Germ Diseases. — In all cases of germ diseases the best and simplest treatment 

 was advised, as well as the separation of the ailing birds from the well ones, and the 

 thorough disinfection of the premises, after recovery. Indeed, as a precautionary 

 measure, it is well to thoroughly disinfect the fowl-house once or twice every year. 



Lice. — In several instances a remedy for lice-infec+ed fowls and premises was 

 asked for and given. In the case of fowls in limited number — one of the many forms 

 of carbolic powder was recommended. When in large numbers one of the liquid 

 preparations was advised as the most speedy way in which to meet the difficulty. 

 These liquid lice-destroying preparations have, in recent years, been put upon the 

 market and are said to be efficient. For red mites the remedy published in report 

 of last year was advised, as follows : — A solution of 



Corrosive sublimate 4 ounces 



Common salt 4 " 



Dissolve in two to four quarts of water. When completely dissolved dilute 

 to 25 gallons. 



With this carefully spray eVery crevice, nook and comer of the house, first 

 removing and burning all movable wood parts. 



As the solution is highly j^cisonous, care should be observed in handling it. 



Follow by whitewashing the premises. Before returning the fowls to the poultry- 

 house sec that they are entirely free from vermin. 



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