222 THE VETERINAEIAN 



APOPLEXY 



(Hemorrhage of the Brain) 



Due to the rupture of a blood vessel of the brain and 

 pressure from the escaping blood. 



Cause: Mechanical injuries, straining when laying 

 eggs (hens are frequently found dead on the nest from 

 this cause), overfeeding, stimulating food, etc., all tend 

 to produce apoplexy. 



Symptoms: Appear very suddenly, bird is seen to 

 walk unsteadily, falls, or perhaps is found dead. 



Tkeatment : In mild attacks, apply cold water or ice 

 to fowl's head until thoroughly cooled. Give one-half 

 grain of Calomel, feed soft food, compel the bird to exer- 

 cise. Owing to the loss of blood a tonic will be necessary. 

 Pulv. Gentian Eoot, Pulv. Saltpeter, Capsicum and Ferri 

 Sulphate (Pulv.) equal parts one ounce. Mix and place 

 one teaspoonful in feed for every twenty-five fowls. 

 This tonic purifies and builds up the blood, just what is 

 needed in this particular condition. 



BALDNESS 



(Favus) 



Cause : Due to fungi. 



Symptoms: The first noticeable sign is the whitish 

 appearance of the comb due to gray spots about the size 

 of a pin head. As the disease progresses, this condition 

 spreads to other parts of the body; the feathers look 

 rough and dry and break easily. The fowl grows weaker, 

 refuses to eat and if not properly treated, dies. 



Treatment: Remove the scabs by separating the 

 feathers and using a brush. Apply Sulphur Ointment. 

 Repeat this treatment after two or three days. Great 

 care must be taken to prevent the fowl from chilling or 

 taking cold. 



