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8. Precautions Against Disease. 



Disease is not an absolute necessity, neither is it a neces- 

 sary evil, as many suppose. Except possibly when the re- 

 sult of accident, disease is the result of improper conditions 

 — conditions that would not exist were proper care and 

 feeding closely followed. Try to adhere closely to the hints 

 following and the possibility of disease will be reduced to a 

 minimum. 



1. Secure healthy, vigorous stock to breed from. 



2. Keep their quarters warm, dry and well ventilated. 



3. Keep them clean — scrupulously clean. 



4. Make provision for plenty of exercise in the fresh air. 



5. Kill or shut up all the male birds not required. 



6. Isolate at once any members of the flock that may 

 become diseased. Run no chances. 



7. Keep always on hand a proper supply of remedies 

 for use in emergencies. 



8. Act in every particular in accordance with "Preven- 

 tion is better than cure." 



9. Feed fresh, uncontaminated food and only what will 

 be eaten. 



10. Remember your fowl, as well as yourself thrive best 

 on a variety of food. 



