DISEASES AND PESTS OF FOWLS 



of the legs with a brush and then treat as 

 follows: Dip the legs in kerosene oil, 

 holding them there for not 

 longer than a few seconds. If 

 the kerosene oil is mixed with 

 sweet oil, or if the legs are wet 

 first with water, there will be 

 no risk of the kerosene prov- 

 ing harsh, as sometimes hap- 



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pens. Sulphur ointment (see 

 page 9) may be used instead of the kero- 

 sene oil treatment. 



SOFT CROP 



Not a serious complaint 



Symptoms. Distended crop, soft to the 

 feel. 



Cause. Over-eating; or food turning 

 sour in the crop. 



Treatment. Hold bird downwards and 

 squeeze contents of crop through mouth, 

 taking care not to suffocate the patient. 

 Repeat treatment if necessary. Put on low 

 diet for some time, feeding slowly and 

 sparingly. 



