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disease attacks the birds, the affected birds 
should be removed from the flock and should 
be killed and burned. 
While it is not impossible to cure roup, yet 
in the average commercial plant it is ex- 
tremely difficult, because, while the disease 
may apparently be cured, it is likely to break 
out again at any time. If the individual bird 
affected is a valuable one, or if the disease is 
present in only one or two instances, it may 
be well to resort to individual treatment. If 
this is the case, the following is recommended: 
Wash the outside of the face, all around the 
eyes, with a mild disinfectant such as hydro- 
gen-peroxide or a weak solution of carbolic 
acid. Take the bird’s head and dip it into 
the solution, holding it there for an instant. 
Give the bird a small dose of salts—perhaps 
half a teaspoonful to the hen. Keep in a 
warm, dry place and give a little hard grain, 
but only a little. 
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