CllAl'TER I\' 



Poultry ^Fatkria AIedica. 



It is the purpose of this chapter to give an account of the 

 <h-ugs and remedies which the poultryman will find it well to 

 be supplied with; (Hrections for making various solutions; tables 

 oi weights and measures and the like. 



Tin; MEDICINE CHEST. 



The following drugs and medicines will be found useful to 

 have at hand. 



Calomel (subchloride of mercury). — "This is a very useful 

 alterative medicine for fowls, i grain pills frequently having a 

 good effect on the liver. When given it should be followed in 

 two hours by a dose of castor oil. Some authorities oppose the 

 use of mercury in any form for poultry, but there have been 

 numerous cases when it has produced good results." (Brad- 

 shaw.) 



Cavcjinc. — 'Ts considered to Ijc an excellent liver stimulant 

 when given in small quantities. In cases of colds it is also use- 

 ful, and forms one of the ingredients in the spices so much used 

 to stimulate winter laying." (Bradshaw.) 



Catechu. — ^"Tn powder or tincture form, in combination with 

 powdered chalk, is a good remedy for diarrhea. The average 

 dose of powdered catechu is from 2 to 5 grains, and of the tinc- 

 ture from 2 to 5 drops." (Bradshaw.) 



Castor oil. — '"Although apparently ]:)aradoxical. this is one of 

 the best remedies for (Harrliea. The latter is frequently due to 

 some foetid matter in the intestines; a dose of oil \\ill usually 

 remove this, and often diminish the diarrhea. It is also used 

 in cases of crop-l)ound fowls. A teaspoonful poured down the 

 throat, and the mass kneaded with the fingers, and then warm 

 water jxnired down will soften tlie matter, and frec|uently effect 

 a cure." ( Uradshaw. ) 



Epsom salts (magnesium >ul[)hate). — "Is one of the simplest, 

 cheapest, and most efTective poultry-yard drugs. It is useful in 



