AMERICAN POULTRY CULTURE 



each one separately, but this is the most certain 

 way of exterminating the pests, and so it is always 

 good policy. Dipping the fowls in a solution of 

 " sheep dip " to kill the lice is a method quite 

 satisfactory on warm, sunny days when the fowls' 

 plumage will quickly dry, but it should not be 

 attempted under other conditions of the weather or 

 the fowls will catch colds. 



To dust a fowl thoroughly, hold it by the legs 

 with the head downward in an empty barrel or 

 narrow box. This causes the feathers to separate 

 and open out so that they will readily receive the 

 louse powder, which should be dusted in among 

 them from a dredging box or tin can having one 

 end perforated with small holes. After being 

 applied to the feathers from the can, the powder 

 should be thoroughly worked in among them and 

 down to the skin with the hands; it is at the base 

 of the feathers where the pests are, and not out 

 close to the surface. Pay special attention to the 

 rear parts and under the vent, where the fowl is 

 covered with fluffy feathers, and under the wings 

 and thighs and about the neck and head. 



Little chicks are often bothered with the large 

 head lice. These may be killed by greasing the 

 head and throat with lard or sweet oil. If the 

 chicks are lousy at other parts of their bodies, use a 

 reliable brand of louse powder. In young chickens 

 lice cause dumpishness, drooping wings, indiffer- 



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