DISEASES AND PESTS OF FOWLS 



animation shows inflamed appearance of 

 membrane of the abdominal cavity. 



Cause. Serious inflammation of the 

 wall of the abdominal cavity. 



Treatment. Put the bird in a quiet place. 

 Aconite (see page 9) , to reduce the tempera- 

 ture, and opium, or one drop of laudanum, 

 to relieve pain, have been recommended, 

 but as a rule it is best to kill the bird. 



PIP 



Generally the effect of some other disorder 



Symptoms. A hardened scale formed at 

 tip of tongue. 



Cause. Generally due to cold or other 

 disorder affecting the breathing of the bird. 



Treatment. Do not try to tear off the 

 growth on the tongue by force, but moisten 

 with vaseline or glycerin until it becomes 

 loose. Give soft food. 



PNEUMONIA AND CONGESTION OF LUNGS 

 Generally fatal 



Symptoms. Extreme depression and 

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