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from the mouth and nose. The bird appears dull, 

 stupid and. sleepy, comb pale, feathers rough, beak open, 

 omng to pressure on the windpipe. If caused by swal- 

 lowing sharp objects, they may penetrate the crop and 

 skin, causing a gangrenous condition. Grain in the crop 

 will sometimes send out sprouts of considerable lengths. 



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Prize Winning Plymouth Rock Cock. 



Tkeatment : If no sharp objects are present, give two 

 teaspoonfuls of Sweet or Olive Oil. This will lubricate 

 the esophagus and crop. Manipulate the crop upward, 

 forcing the food gently through the mouth, adding oil 

 occasionally. If, however, sharp objects penetrate the 

 crop it is best to remove them through an artificial open- 



