FRACTURES— WOUNDS— ANESTHESIA 215 



in the region to be manipulated should be removed. Next 

 apph^ a thin layer of cotton, carefully holding the fractured 

 parts in the proper position ; then apply about three thin, 

 narrow splints of wood of proper length in such a manner 

 that they cannot chafe the leg and do injury to the skin. 

 Next applj" a one-inch cotton bandage, at the same time satu- 

 rating it with glue. In a few hours the liquid glue will be- 

 come hard and the parts will be firmly held in position. 



At the end of fourteen or fifteen days, carefully remoye 

 the bandage. Confine the bird for a few days longer and 

 then allow it to run in its accustomed quarters. 



As to feed, for the first two or three days after injury giye 



easily digested food, such as bread soaked in milk or wet 

 mash. Later some grain may be fed, but only two light feeds 

 should be giyen while the bird is in confinement. Pure, clean 

 water should be kept before the bird at all times. 



WOUNDS 



Birds possess a high immunity to pyogenic infection (the 

 germs that ordinarily infect the wounds of animals) ; and 

 wounds, whether accidental or surgical, unless yery serious, 

 heal with great rapidity. The degree of tolerance of infec- 

 tion that the peritoneum of birds possesses is probably not 

 equalled by the peritoneum of any other domestic animal. 

 For example, birds rarely die from infection after caponiz- 

 ing. Death when it occurs as a result of this operation is 

 ordinarily due to hemorrhage. ]\Ian and animals (except the 

 dog) suryiye abdominal operations only when done under 

 aseptic precautions. 



Wounds should be cleansed with antiseptics as in mam- 

 mals. Full strength iodin fayors healing and is an excellent 

 antiseptic. This is to be applied after the wound has been 

 cleansed with water. 



ANESTHESIA AND RESTRAINT OF THE FOWL 



Chloroform (Squibbs), may be administered by means of the 

 carton a one-fourth-pound bottle is packed in. A small hole 

 is cut in the bottom of the box to admit air and a small 

 pledget of cotton placed in the box to absorb the chloroform. 



The hen is yery susceptible to chloroform, quickly going 

 under its influence and quickly coming out again. Care 

 needs to be exercised lest too much be giyen and the bird die 

 from an overdose. In administering the chloroform the head 

 of the bird is first thrust into the box. The bird usually 



