DISEASES AND PESTS OF FOWLS 



to enter the blood through a wound in the 

 skin. 



Treatment. As there are no external 

 symptoms, treatment is not possible. 



RHEUMATISM 



Not a common trouble 



Symptoms. Lameness and stiffness of 

 joints. 



Cause. May be due in some cases to too 

 stimulating food and to dampness. 



Treatment. Put affected bird in dry 

 quarters and vary food, adding more greens. 

 Rub joints with embrocation, or turpentine 

 and oil. 



ROUP (CONTAGIOUS CATARRH) 



One of the most serious contagious diseases 



Symptoms. The bird first has symptoms 

 of an ordinary cold, such as running at the 

 nostrils and sneezing. Definite evidence of 

 roup is the offensive odor detected on open- 

 ing the bird's mouth. The exudate is also 

 offensive. The disease may attack the eyes, 



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