28 Farmers' Bulletin 801. 



A METHOD OF AVOIDING POULTRY PESTS. 



It is possible for a prospective poultryman to avoid having to 

 contend with most poultry parasites by selecting a site which is 

 fairly well isolated from other poultry. He should first securely 

 fence the site and construct new buildings and runs. He should start 

 with incubator chickens hatched on the premises and never brmg 

 any fowls on the place. Second-hand crates should not be brought 

 on the farm unless carefully disinfected beforehand. The possibility 

 of insects being carried from infested quarters on clothing, wagons, 

 etc., should be kept in mmd, as well as the possibility of their carriage 

 by sparrows. 



