Il8 POULTRY APPLIANCES AND HANDICRAFT 



so much weight on the head. It appears as though 

 the circulation of blood in the head is somewhat 

 affected by these excessive appendages, for it has been 

 observed that a Leghorn having frequent spells of 

 giddiness and staggering can sometimes be quickly 

 and permanently cured by trimming the comb, and 

 we would always recommend the trimming of both 

 comb and wattles for both sexes when two-thirds 

 grown, as in Figure 1 14, especially in view of freezing 

 when zero weather occurs. Use shears or scissors in- 

 stead of a knife so as to pinch the blood vessels and 

 mitigate the flow of blood. 



FIG Il6: HOLDING A PIGEON 



Shield for Injured Fowls This blanket, made of 

 burlap or bagging (Figure 115), is used to protect 

 hens or turkeys injured on back or sides during breed- 

 ing season. Narrow bands or soft cords at sides and 

 front attach the shield to the fowl under the legs and 

 in front of breast. Without such precaution, the 

 wounds made by spurs or claws are constantly being 

 reopened and become sometimes incurable. 



To hold a pigeon firmly but without hurting it, 

 take the bird as in Figure 116, the breast resting on 

 the flat of the hand, so that the head is over the little 

 finger, the legs between the first and second fingers 

 and the thumb across the back of the bird. The wings 

 are held closely by the palm and ends of fingers and 

 the bird will seldom struggle or try to escape. 



