A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



result of the investigations of one of the 

 most reliable poultry experts, who has de- 

 voted much time to the study of the subject, 

 and who also gives the following directions 

 for exterminating the pests : - 



Mix salt and water, or steep tobacco 

 in water ten minutes. Pour a teaspoon- 

 ful down the bird's throat. Keep the head 

 up and the two holes at the base of the 

 beak closed with your thumb and fore- 

 finger while you count five slowly. Then 

 suddenly release and turn the bird's head 

 downward, holding it by its feet. It will 

 gasp, sputter, and usually eject the worms. 



However, as we have never had a case of 

 gapes on our place, I firmly believe that 

 chopped garlic or green onion in the feed is 

 a sovereign preventive, and more potent than 

 all the torturing cures. 



SCALY LEGS 



Some of the old broody hens bought for 

 hatching the first year are almost sure to 



