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Intestinal Worms — Fowls suffering from intestinal worms be- 

 come thin, indolent and spiritless. A common remedy is one drop 

 of kerosene oil, night and morning; but it should not be given to 

 very young birds. Powdered areca nut or powdered male fern 

 may be given, followed by castor oil. Of powdered male fern give 

 30 grains or more, or of the liquid extract, 15 to 30 drops. Chopped 

 up pumpkin seed is good for birds troubled with tapeworms. 



Bronchitis, Catarrh and Pip — These diseases are all forms of 

 cold, so that the main thing in treatment is to remove the cause. 



FRUIT TREES DO WELL IN THE POULTRY YARD. 



Crop Trouble — At the bottom of the gullet is the fowl's crop, 

 in which the food may, from various causes, become stopped. A 

 piece of string or long blade of grass may close the outlet, or soft 

 wheat or corn may form into a hard, swollen mass. The result in 

 such cases is that the bird gets no nutriment, but becomes hungry 

 and eats more and more until the crop assumes enormous propor- 

 tions. If the crop is filled with grain, moisten with warm water 

 poured down the throat, then hold the bird's head down and work 

 the mass out a little at a time, holding the bird up occasionally so 

 that it may breathe. Follow with sweet oil and soft food. An 

 operation may be necessary. If so, make a small incision. In 

 sewing it up be careful that the crop and outer skin are not sewed 

 together. 



