60 POULTRY SECRETS REVEALED. 



would be of little or no practical benefit. To illustrate: I might pre- 

 pare a long article on tuberculosis, filled with words of "learned 

 length and thundering sound," beginning with the _^'diagnosis" and 

 ending with the "concomitant" fatality. But as there is no possible 

 cure for the disease it would avail but little to discuss it. 



To sum up : Breed from healthy, well-mated stock. Provide roomy, 

 dry, well-ventilated houses that are free from drafts. Peed as directed. 

 Keep the premises clean and the birds free from vermin. If these 

 rules are followed there will be very little sickness. 



And finally: LET THE WELL BIRDS ALONE! 



Don't try to increase their growth or egg production with "tonics," 

 "condiments," "egg food," or any other atrocities. If you do, you'll rue 

 it. 



