CHAPTER XIX. 



DISEASES, ETC. 



Gapes: Inhalation of Carbolic Acid Fumes for 

 Scaly Legs Roup Ophthalmia Cramp Scro- 

 fulous Disease Boarded Floors and Leg Weak- 

 ness Fractures Lice Ovarian Disease and Soft 



Egg*- 



JjHE diseases of pheasants are much the same 

 as those of poultry, and require similar treat- 

 ment. No doubt some seasons induce certain 

 forms of disease more than others, as, for instance, 

 ophthalmia, roup, cramp, &c. 



Gapes. This is the great pest of pheasant-breeders; 

 but, strange as it may appear, I have never had a case. 

 How this happens I know not ; but so it is. There 

 are various remedies now before the public, and 

 some are well spoken of, and believed to be cures. 

 Probably, inhalation of carbolic acid fumes is one of 

 the best; but great care must be exercised in not 

 keeping the bird too long in the box. The following 

 is the method pursued : Construct a box having 

 a perforated false bottom about half-way up its 



