Diseases of Poultry. 141 



ASTHMA. 



This disease is caused by an obstruction of the air- 

 cells, by an accumulation of phlegm, which interferes with 

 the exercise of their functions. Or it may be induced b) 

 fright, or undue excitement. It is sometimes produced by 

 chasing fowls to catch them, by seizing them suddenly, or 

 by fighting with each other. 



SYMPTOMS :— The fowl labors for breath, in con- 

 sequence of not being able to take in the usual quantity of 

 air at an inspiration. The capacity of the lungs is thereby 

 dimished, the lining membrane of the wind-pipe becomes 

 thickened, and its minute branches are more or less affected. 

 Short breathing; opening of the beak often, and for quite 

 a time ; heaving and panting of the chest, and in case of 

 rupture of a blood-vessel, a drop of blood appears upon the 

 beak. 



TREATMENT :— Confirmed asthma is difficult to 

 cure. But in the early state it can easily be treated with 

 success. Keep the fowl warm and give a small quantity, or 

 give as much as a good sized pea twice daily of the follow- 

 ing mixture : 



Powdered Sulphur one ounce. 



Fresh Butter one ounce. 



Cayenne Pepper tenth teaspoonful. Mix. 



BUMBLE FOOT. 



Bum.ble foot is the result of a bruise, usually caused 

 by flying down upon some hard object as bare stones, floors, 

 etc. 



TREATMENT :— With a sharp knife make an in- 

 cision in the bottom of the foot, remove the tumor and ap- 

 ply the following ointment: 



