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ably bear until they revive, and then be kept in a warm place until com- 
pletely restored. 
The comb, wattles and feet are especially exposed to the frost and 
may be deformed or destroyed thereby. In the less severe cases, the 
crown of the comb and edges of the wattles first become purplish and then 
pale and bloodless. Prevention is the best treatment and an excellent 
means to this end is the oiling of the exposed parts in the beginning of 
and during “cold snaps.” At such times the thoughtful fancier will fre- 
quently examine his fowls to detect any existing or threatened cases, If 
possible, treat before the parts have thawed any. R.ub on snow, very cold 
water, or pounded ice until the parts have become pliable; then bathe with 
camphorated spirits, or with “hot drops.” If the thawing has taken place 
by changes in the weather, it may be beneficial to apply sweet oil, glycer- 
ine or carbolate of cusmoline until all soreness subsides. 
DEFORMITIES. 
Bone-WEN, or SpLint.—This is an enlargement or excrescence 
about the bones of the joints. It is incurable. 
CrooxEeD Breast-Bone.—This results from using perches that are 
too narrow or convex, and should be treated by removing the cause. 
Wry-Tait.—lIf this does not result from a deformed spine, it may be 
improved by cutting the tendon which draws the tail aside; or by cutting 
out a bit of the flesh on the side opposite to that toward which the tail 
points, the healing of the cut forming a scar which will tend to draw the 
tail back to its normal position. 
SquirREL-TaiL.—By this is meant a tail which turns up over the 
back like that of a squirrel. It is best treated by cutting. the tendon which 
holds the tail in that position. 
WeB-Foor.—Web-foot in young land-fowls may be cured by cutting 
the web between the toes with scissors. The cut will heal spontaneously. 
ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES. 
Porsons.—Too much caution cannot be taken when using rat’s-bane, 
strong carbolic acid, Paris green and other poisons. They should be sedu- 
lously kept out of the reach of poultry. When it is known or suspected 
that poison has been taken, pour warm water down the throat and then 
hold the fowl up by the feet until it runs out. Repeat this several times. 
When a fowl mects with an accident which seriously disables it, the best 
treatment is to kill it, unless a special value attaches to it which will war- 
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