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malady is frequently very stubborn and requires time. 

 Proper treatment, however, is better than medicine. 



10. Worms. 



Causes. — Fowls become infected in the same manner as 

 sheep. See Part IV. 



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Fig. 113. Asiatics— White Cochine. A favorite 

 la je fowl. 



Symptoms. — The principal symptoms are loss of appe- 

 tite and a generally weakened condition. 



Treatment. — Place those affected in a coop where they 

 can be denied anything to eat for twelve hours. At the end 

 of this time mix a soft feed to which add for 10 ordinary 

 fowl the following: 



Epsom Salts 1 ounce. 



Oil of Male Shield F?rn Vi dram. 



Dissolve the salts in the water used to mix the feed and add 

 the male shield fern. Another good remedy is composed of 

 turpentine and raw linseed oil in equal quantities. Give 



