65 



ation performed in impaction of the crop, provided 

 they are in the upper or neck portion of the gullet. 



When the cause of loss of appetite is known the se- 

 lection of an appropriate foi-m of treatment is a mat- 

 ter of but little dimculty. If it is decided that the 

 fowl cannot be cured it will be best in all cases to kill 

 it at once so that it may be saved for food. If the dis- 

 ease is allowed to jj;o on until serious changes take 

 place it will not be safe to use the tlesh. 



It is well to begin treatment by giving two or three 

 teaspoonfuls of castor oil to empty the bowels and re- 

 move irritant substances. 



One of the best general remedies is hydrochloric 

 acid. This substance is very strong and must be ad- 

 ministered in very small quantities freely diluted with 

 water. The dose for an adult fowl is from one to two 

 drops given with at least a dessert spoonful of water. 

 Pills of either black or red pepper, are in high repute 

 among p'oultry keepers and are undoubtedly quite effi- 

 cient in stimulating the secretion of digestive juices 

 and in that way leading to restoration of appetite. 

 Chopped onion or garlic in the food are also good. 



1. IRRITATION OF THE DKIESTIVE CANAL AND 

 DIARRHOEA. 



This subject has been considered in part in connec- 

 tion with the condition produced by intestinal worms 

 and with the subject above. Similar irritations of the 

 membrane lining the digestive canal may be produced 

 5--I 



