DISEASES AND PESTS OF FOWLS 



infectants recommended above; such treat- 

 ment may have to be repeated time after 

 time. 



As an after effect of a cold or of roup, 

 conjunctivitis or sore eyes may develop. A 

 discharge comes from the eyes and the eye- 



FIG. 20. A ROUPY EYE 



lids become stuck together. Bathe the eyes 

 with hydrogen peroxide mixed with an 

 equal quantity of water. 



If this condition follows an attack of 

 roup, there is danger that the fowl has not 

 entirely recovered, and may be a source of 

 infection to the rest of the flock. 



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