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and away from infected ground. As the weak 

 fowls are likely to succumb first, it is of the 

 utmost importance that the brood be kept in as 

 healthy and vigorous condition as possible. 



It is recommended to dislodge the worms by 

 introducing into the trachea a horsehair, doubled 

 so as to form a loop, then give it several turns, 

 and slowly withdraw it. As the loop is with- 

 drawn the dislodged worms may be removed 

 or coughed up by the fowl. This operation re- 

 peated several times will frequently give relief 

 to aggravated cases. Other good authorities 

 recommend the introduction of a feather which 

 has been moistened with turpentine. The tur- 

 pentine will cause the dislodgment of the worms 

 and the chickens will sneeze or cough them up. 



Some practical poultry-keepers recommend 

 placing an infested brood in a barrel or com- 

 paratively tight box and dusting in the com- 

 partment a considerable quantity of fine air- 

 slaked lime. The infested chickens will be re- 

 quired to breathe the air heavily laden with this 

 fine lime, which will cause the dislodgment of 

 many of the worms. While this treatment is 

 rather severe and may cause the death of some 

 of the weakest of the birds, yet it will some- 

 times prove efficacious in saving the larger pro- 

 portion of a brood which otherwise might suc- 

 cumb. 



