-'24 DISEASES OK POULTRY. 



time to time for symptoms of diphtheria, with special 

 reference to the existence of grayish or yellow isli 

 jiatches in llie month or eyes, or obstruction of the 

 breathing. If at the end of thirty clays they have 

 shown no symptoms of this kind the danger maj^ be 

 considered past. Keep the jioultry -houses clean and 

 dry, have ample ventilation l)ut freedom from draughts 

 of air, and arrange the house so that the sun will 

 shine into it a portion of the day. 



If the disease api^ears in the flock, notwithstanding 

 the ]ireventive measures suggested, remove the sick 

 birds for treatment as soon as the earliest symptoms 

 are detected. Disinfect the poultry -house and runs 

 with a five-per-cent solution of carbolic acid anil 

 repeat this disinfection at least once a week while the 

 disease remains. Feed a well-balanced ration con- 

 taining a small ])roportion of msat scrap. Burn or 

 safely bury all dead birds. 



The sick birds should be jilaced in a warm, venti- 

 lated, clean, dry hospital room, where they will not 

 be exposed to draughts of air and where the)' can be 

 readily caught for examination and treatment. Apply 

 three times a day to the diphtheritic spots in the 

 mouth and ej^es a two -per -cent solution of either 

 creolin or of pure carbolic acid in water, and if possi- 

 ble inject a small quantity of the same solution into 

 the nostrils. Remove the diphtheritic membranes as 

 soon as this can be done without causing bleeding 

 from the affected surface and continue the application 

 of the remed}'. Tincture of iodine has been success- 

 fully applied to the diseased parts of the mouth, and 

 a solution of salicylic acid in water 1 grain to the 

 ounce has been recommended for the eyes. Boric 

 acid solution of the strength of 15 grains to an ounce 



