&0 999 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 



QUESTION Can a frozen comb be saved if it is affected so bad 

 that it is very black ? 



ANSWER Only in exceptional cases. Treatment should be 

 given, however, to relieve soreness of the live parts. 



QUESTION What is Prolapsus of the Oviduct? 



ANSWER This trouble is found principally in old hens. It may 

 be the result of overfeeding, too stimulating food, the excessive feed- 

 ing of egg foods and condition powder, inflammation of the oviduct, 

 constipation or straining to expel large eggs. A large red colored 

 mass protrudes from the vent, becomes inflamed and gangrene may 

 result. Treatment should commence in the early stages of the d'~- 

 ease. An examination should be made with a view to ascertaining if 

 an egg has become fastened in the passage, in which case treat as 

 recommended on another page for Egg Bound. Give 4 drops of 

 fluid extract of ergot. Apply lard or vaseline to the parts and re- 

 turn them by gentle pressure. 



QUESTION How can excessive fat cause the death of a fowl ? 



ANSWER The fat extends to the liver and destroys the cells 

 therein. The organ is much weakened and unable to confine the 

 blood in it and perform its natural functions. The result is the 

 bursting of it and the release of a large amount of blood and the 

 fowl which might be apparently in perfect health dies in a few 

 moments, usually with a few convulsive movements. 



QUESTION Is the condition of the comb a reliable indication of 

 the health of a fowl? 



ANSWER Yes. If the comb is not its natural color, there is 

 something wrong with the bird. 



QUESTION What is a good remedy for constipation in fowls ? 

 ANSWER Ten drops of sulphate of magnesia in a pint of drink- 

 ing water. 



QUESTION Will the various drugs and medicines affect fowls 

 in the same manner as human beings? 



ANSWER Yes. The dose should be smaller. 



QUESTION Will pools of stagnant water around the poultry 

 yard spread disease? 

 ANSWER Yes. 



QUESTION In what quantities should quinine be given to fowls 

 for colds? 



ANSWER A one-grain capsule each day. 



