POULTRY DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT 



ease of the kidneys. In addition, there are 

 some disorders of the kidneys (e. g., en- 

 largement) that may be noticed on post- 

 mortem examination. Little is known about 

 these diseases ; there are no symptoms that 

 can be recognized before death, and no 

 treatment can be recommended. 



LEG WEAKNESS 



Constitutional 'weakness, to which the heavier breeds are 

 more subject than are the lighter ones 



Symptoms. Fowls walk in an unsteady 

 manner, without showing any specific cause 

 for lameness. Young birds are more likely 

 to be affected in this manner, particularly 

 those of the heavier breeds. 



Cause. Too rapid growth, the bird out- 

 growing the strength of its legs. 



Treatment. Reduce the quantity of fat- 

 producing foods. Care in the selection of 

 breeding stock is important. 



LICE 



Invariably present in small numbers, and likely to become a 

 serious pest, if not persistently controlled 



Symptoms. Unthrifty look of fowl and 



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