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4. Do not use implements as hoes, shovels, etc., that have been 

 used on infected premises. 



5. Keep the birds in a good hygienic condition, well nourished 

 and in dry, well ventilated houses and roomy yards. 



When the disease has been introduced into the flock careful pre- 

 caution may prevent its spread : 



1. Immediately separate from the flock any bird that shows 

 symptoms of the disease. 



2. Disinfect the yards and houses. A five per cent solution of 

 carbolic acid may be used on the yards. Remove the litter from the 

 houses and disinfect freely. This five per cent carbolic solution may 

 be followed by whitewash. 



3. Use potassium permanganate in all drinking water. 



4. Keep watch of the flocks so that any new cases may be 

 isolated at once. 



5. Bum or bury deep all birds that die. 



CROUP OR BRONCHITIS. 



Symptoms. This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of 

 the throat and bronchial tubes. You will notice that the bird breathes 

 rapidly and often makes a rattling, bubbling, or whistling sound. In 

 very severe cases, the bird may breathe with some difficulty, refuses to 

 eat, and the wings droop. It may be caused by exposure to cold, 

 drafts or dampness. It may result from inhaling dust. 



Treatment. Keep the bird in a warm, dry room. Feed a mash 

 moistened with milk. We make a mixture in the following propor- 

 tions: To each teaspoonful of castor or olive oil, we add ten drops 

 of turpentine, and five drops of either the syrup or wine of ipecac. 

 Mix well, and two teaspoonfuls of this mixture given on two succes- 

 sive days w r ill usually effect a cure. 



You can also cure a large per cent of the cases by giving tincture 

 of aconite, one drop to each fowl, every two hours. Drop the aconite 

 in a little mash and feed every two hours, and one day's treatment 

 will usually answer. 



CANKER. 



Symptoms. There is usually a yellowish cheesy fungus growth 

 on the tongue, mouth or throat. There may be a rattling in the 

 throat and the bird has difficulty 'in breathing or swallowing. The 

 bird usually has considerable fever, and just before this cheesy growth 

 forms, you will notice that it is always preceded by a thick slimy 

 mucous in the mouth. These spots of canker are sometimes an in- 

 dication of digestive disorders, may be caused by one bird picking 

 another in the mouth while fighting, or by the litter in which the 

 birds scratch being mouldy and damp. 



Treatment. It is necessary that these spots of canker be re- 

 moved from the tongue or mouth before you attempt to treat the 

 disease. After they are removed, then take a clean feather or mop 

 and swab the places with undiluted zenoleum, or creolin, or use 

 the "Never Fail Roup Remedy," manufactured by E. L. Delventhal, 

 Warrenton, Mo. These spots should be removed and so treated .-aeh 

 day, and they will usually gradually disappear. Do not be alarmed 

 if the sores bleed a little after the spots are removed. 



