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copperas, capsicum, alum and resin, given either 

 alone or mixed together. The effect of these 

 remedies is either stimulating or astringent or both 

 according to the combination that is used. Some rec- 

 ommend a solution made by diluting one dram of 

 carbolic or hydrochloric acid with one quart of water. 

 This is given to adult birds in the dose of a dessert- 

 spoonful. We would not advise our readers to put 

 much confidence in internal medication. 



The proper manner of combating cholera is to carry 

 out strict sanitary precautions. Remember that it is 

 a contagious disease and that it depends upon germs 

 which are in some way brought upon the premises 

 from some other place where the disease exists. The 

 contagion may be carried in various ways. Sometimes 

 it is brought with newly purchased birds ; sometimes 

 it comes with eggs ; sometimes it is carried by wild 

 birds, and sometimes it is transported by animals. 

 The poultryman must guard against the introduction 

 of contagion into his flock by all means at his com- 

 mand. He must isolate and quarantine newly pur- 

 chased birds for two weeks before they are mixed with 

 his flock. If he hatches eggs from other yards, the 

 nest and the young birds must be kept isolated until 

 it is known that they are healthy, that is until the 

 chicks are ten days old. 



Dogs and other animals should be fenced out of the 

 poultry -yards if possible. Birds which have been 

 exhibited at shows should be quarantined for ten days 

 after their return. 



Should the disease appear in spite of precautions, 

 isolate and disinfect. The isolation need not require 

 a wide separation of the birds. Ten feet is sufficient 

 distance to prevent the communication of this con- 



