70 LEHMAN'S POULTRY DOCTOR. 



In adult fowls the heavier breeds seem to be most 

 subject,— especially the males,— but by no means can 

 it always be attributed to any of the above named 

 causes, because in some cases it may be due to over- 

 feeding or to rheumatism, while in other cases the 

 cause is obscure. 



Leg weakness is quite prevalent in ducks, and is 

 caused, in most cases, by feeding too much of such food 

 as corn, buckwheat, etc., or, in the young, by allowing 

 free access to cold water, or by over-crowding. 



Symptoms are, as the name would imply, weakness, 

 lameness, disinclination to move; the appetite is usu- 

 ally good, and the bird will usually eat all the food 

 within reach, then move a few steps, and again sit 

 down and eat. 



Treatment : If any of the above named causes exist, 

 remove them at once; also examine their feet, and, if 

 anything should be found, treat as directed under the 

 existing condition. Feed such food as bran, rice, green 

 food, milk, etc. 



Give an adult fowl one or two drops of tincture nux 

 vomica and a few grains of salicylate of soda three 

 times a day. To the young give smaller doses accord- 

 ing to age. 



The patient should be put in a dry comfortable place 



where it is not annoyed by other fowls. 



CRAMPS IN YOUNG FOWLS. 



Young fowls occasionally become crampy, which is 

 characterized by the It>ga drawing up 6F Champing 

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