much as possible and remains in a sitting position. The gen- 

 eral health becomes affected, and emaciation gradually 

 occurs, with weakness and frequently diarrhoea. 



When great numbers in the flock develop symptoms, the 

 diet should be taken care of and corrected if necessary. 

 Often a reduction in the quantity of meat scrap and an in- 

 crease in the green feed will prevent further cases. The 

 entire flock should receive a dose of Epsom salts, one-third 

 teaspoonful to each adult bird: 3% Epsom salts fed in dry 

 mash is better. 



If a chicken has worms, it is indicated by coral red drop- 

 pings, the chicken becomes weak, and usually goes light. 

 Sixty percent of chickens usually have worms after they are 

 ten weeks old, and the worst destruction to the flock gener- 

 ally comes between this age and one year old. 



COCCIDIOSIS IN POULTRY FLOCKS 



When the disease first makes its appearance, take the 

 mash away from them for two days. Feed sour or semi- 

 solid buttermilk in large quantities until noon of each day, 

 then let them have water to drink as usual. Also feed fine 

 charcoal so as to color the droppings dark to prevent the 

 chickens from eating same. Keep plenty of litter on floors 

 so that droppings will be hidden from sight. Disinfect runs, 

 etc., well. Wash drinking crocks in Gold Dust Twins and hot 

 water at least once a day: or disinfect them with lysol. If 

 the disease shows no sign of abating at the end of two days, 

 then begin the use of Zinc Sulpho Carbolate (Zinc Phenol 

 Sulphonate) — one level teaspoonful to each gallon of drink- 

 ing water, but do not use the sour milk or semi-solid butter- 

 milk at the same time that the Zinc Sulpho Carbolate is used, 

 using this three days on and three days off until the disease 

 is cured. 



Coccidiosis, like many other diseases, in a way is pre- 

 ventable, though some authorities maintain that it may be 

 and is transmitted from the parent stock. It is a wonderful 

 plan to avoid over-heating of the little chicks, also over- 

 feeding. The disease usually puts in an appearance after the 

 little chicks are three weeks old and is indicated by bloody 

 droppings and the chickens become listless and drop their 

 wings. Unless the disease is checked in its early stages, it is 

 apt to wipe out almost the entire flock. 



Avoid feeding Red Dog flour or any chick mash containing 



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