CHAPTER XIV. 



Diseases Common to Poultry 



ROUP 



Roup is a contagious disease of poultry resembling the early stages 

 of a severe cold, the discharge being ofifensive. Isolate all afifected 

 birds, kill or use anti-toxin. Disinfect the hen houses thoroughly. 



The following will aid in determining what makes n fowl sick, to- 

 gether with brief notes on treatment : 



CHOLERA 



Cholera is the result of overcrowding, hlth, impure water and feed. 

 Use a little soda, alum or carbolic acid, 30 drops to one quait of the 

 drinking water, disinfect the runs with lime, also the house. 



CANKER 



Canker in tlie resuU of dampness and tilth. Powder mouth and 

 throat with burnt alum, disinfect the ((uarters. 



APOPLEXY 



Apoplexy is the result of overfeeding and lack ,of exercise. Give 

 a teaspoonful of Castor Oil, vegetable diet, cold water to head. 



SOFT SHELLED EGGS 



Soft shells are the result of overfeeding or lack of lime in the food. 

 Give oyster shells, cut bone and a vegetable diet. 



