72 999 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 



QUESTION What is Scaly Leg? 



ANSWER Scaly Leg is that roughened condition of the legs 

 caused by a minute parasite burrowing beneath the scales, forcing 

 them out from the leg by an accumulation of a white, crusty sub- 

 stance beneath them. The color of the leg is destroyed and in cases 

 of long standing the legs and scales are entirely covered with the 

 growth. 



QUESTION What is the cause of grain passing through fowls 

 whole ? 



ANSWER A weakness of the digestive organs usually superin- 

 duced by a lack of grit. 



QUESTION What is a good remedy for Scaly Leg? 



ANSWER A mixture of equal parts of lard and common kero- 

 sene or coal oil should be applied to the legs daily until all the accu- 

 mulated crusty formation has been removed. Then apply carbolated 

 vaseline once every two or three days till the new scales begin to 

 grow. 



QUESTION What is roup and the cure for it ? 



ANSWER Roup is one of the most contagious and destructive 

 diseases among fowls. It is a germ disease, and while contagion is 

 generally the medium by which it is spread, it oftentimes developes 

 from aggravated colds which have been allowed to reach the stage 

 where they are properly termed contagious catarrh. The symptoms 

 of roup in its early stages are very similar to those of 'catarrh. There 

 is a watery discharge from the nostrils and breathing is difficult. 

 Later the discharge becomes thicker, the nostrils are almost or en- 

 tirely obstructed and the breathing is almost wholly through the 

 mouth. There is frequent sneezing and shaking of the head in at- 

 tempting to clear the nostrils. The plumage is roughened, the comb 

 turns very dark, there is much fever and loss of appetite. The fowl 

 stands around listlessly, with head drawn in or carried hidden under 

 the front portion of the wing. After the disease is thoroughly de- 

 veloped there is a very offensive odor present, and this a never-failing 

 distinguishing feature of roup. The watery secretion previously re- 

 ferred to becomes thick, yellowish and profuse. It not only obstructs 

 the nasal passages but accumulates in the throat and in the space or 

 cavity in the head surrounding the eyes. It thus causes great swell- 

 ing and the eyes are sometimes swollen entirely shut, forcing the 

 eyeball out of the socket and destroying the sight. The fowl becomes 

 emaciated, weak and exhausted, and finally dies unconscious. Roup 

 in the most advanced stages is difficult to cure. Unless the bird is 

 very valuable and the attendant has ample time to work with it, the 

 best course is to kill and bury it. The disease should be prevented 



