Diseases. 8 1 



fracture is properly set, the invalid will probably 

 recover. 



Lice. Vermin troubling the young birds, in the shape 

 of lice, can easily be exterminated by using insect- 

 powder. The lice are usually found under the wings 

 and thighs, and on the head, and are no doubt given 

 by the old hens. Dressing the breasts with sweet oil 

 is a great preventive ; also, whilst setting, you can 

 sprinkle the nest with insect-powder. I do not like 

 hay for nests ; it becomes full of vermin. Notice the 

 nest of a wild hen, and try to make yours like it. 



Soft eggs are the result of ovarian disease, frequently 

 promoted by over-feeding. Do not forget that lime, 

 such as old mortar, should be placed in the pens, or 

 some slacked lime put in the drinking-water. 



