ENEMIES AND DISEASES 



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Owls and other large birds are also frequently found 

 in the trap. The longer and the more substantial the 

 pole, the better it is. 



Leg weakness is noticed more in young cockerels 

 of the large breeds than in pullets or in those of the 



FIG. 117 HAWK TRAP 



smaller varieties. It is generally caused by pushing 

 too rapidly for growth. It will first be noticed by 

 uncertainty in the gait and in a week's time the bird 



