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only the very best feed. Follow the carbolic acid by putting 

 a tablespoonful of tincture of gentian in each gallon of 

 drinking water for ten days. Disinfect the house thoroughly 

 twice a week until the disease disappears. 



VERTIGO. 



Vertigo is a brain affection which is incurable, although 

 it does not usually kill quickly. It is characterized by turn- 

 ing the head over the shoulder and convulsions. These 

 convulsions often occur when anyone enters the loft, while 

 at other times the bird is quiet. 



The only cure is killing the bird to put it out of its mis- 

 ery, as it will never again be of any use as a breeder. 



EGG-BOUND. 



Young hens are often afflicted by becoming egg-bound ; 

 that is, they are unable to force the passage of the egg from 

 the ovaries to the nest. 



When a hen shows signs of distress, catch her and care- 

 fully feel of her abdomen. If she is egg-bound, the eggs 

 can be felt. Anoint the passage with vaseline and introduce 

 the finger as far as possible, being careful not to break the 

 egg. Then hold the hen over steam as hot as can be borne 

 without scalding, until the parts are thoroughly steamed 

 and relaxed. After this, carefully put the hen on the nest 

 and usually she will be able to pass the egg. 



PIGEON POX. 



Sometimes a disease similar to smallpox in human beings 

 and chickennox in noultrjr appears in a loft. This is known 

 by small sores which appear about the head and face. 



When this disease appears, wash the sores with a solution 

 of rnnnpr sulohate or a solution of peroxide of hydrogen and 



