DISEASES AND PESTS OF FOWLS 
of the legs with a brush and then treat as 
follows: Dip the legs in kerosene oil, 
holding them there for not 
longer than a few seconds. If 
the kerosene oil is mixed with # 
sweet oil, or if the legs are wet (7 
first with water, there will be \ 
no risk of the kerosene prov- 
ing harsh, as sometimes hap- "S42; Citses” 
pens. Sulphur ointment (see  °*”"* 
page 9) may be used instead of the kero- 
sene oil treatment. 
SOFT CROP 
Not a serious complaint 
Symptoms. Distended crop, soft to the 
feel. 
Cause. Over-eating; or food turning 
sour in the crop. 
Treatment. Hold bird downwards and 
squeeze contents of crop through mouth, 
taking care not to suffocate the patient. 
Repeat treatment if necessary. Put on low 
diet for some time, feeding slowly and 
sparingly. , 
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