DISEASES AND PARASITES OF FOWLS 389 



"Lungs. Apparently normal. ( Tubercles not observed. ) 



"Liver. Pale, with streaks and patches of red. The 

 congested areas are usually large in size. Occasionally 

 epidemics will be met with in which the liver is more or 

 less congested throughout. In such cases the portion of 

 the stomach lying in contact with the liver is inflamed. 



"Kidney and Spleen. Apparently normal. 



"Intestines. Pale, and for the greater part empty. A 



TWO WHITE DIARRHCEA CHICKS 

 Showing characteristic dumpy appearance. 



small amount of dark grayish or brownish matter fre- 

 quently present. 



Ceca. With few exceptions but partly filled with a gray- 

 ish soft material. Only occasionally cheesy or firm con- 

 tents. 



"U nab sorb ed Yolk. Usually present, varying in size 

 from a pea to a full-sized yolk. The color may vary from 

 yellow to brownish green or nearly black. In consistency 

 there is also much variation. It may appear perfectly 

 normal, distinctly gelatinous, or watery. Frequently it 



