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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 81 



QUESTION Are diseases of various kinds common in the poul- 

 try yard even when good care is taken of the fowls? 



ANSWER No. Disease is practically unknown except where 

 there is neglect, improper feeding and filth. 



QUESTION What causes the edges of the comb and wattles to 

 turn purplish red ? 



ANSWER Indigestion. 



QUESTION What causes young chicks to go around with their 

 wings drooping and seemingly exhausted? 

 ANSWER Heat and lice. 



QUESTION What is the best plan to detect colds and roup in 

 the very earliest stages? 



ANSWER Go into the poultry house at night after the fowls 

 have all gone to roost, and listen for wheezing and sniffling sounds. 

 All birds thus noted should be removed from the flock and immedi- 

 ately treated. 



