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vantage. Twice each day give one grain of sulphate of iron, three of 

 Cayenne pepper and a desert spoonful of cod-liver oil mixed in their 

 meal or feed. If the head of the bird feels feverish, bathe with warm 

 salted water or warm milk and water two or three times a day. 



MELANCHOLY AND MOPING. 



When a fowl hangs its wings and looks droopingly immediate atten- 

 tion should be given. If he appears purged, give a teaspoonful of 

 brandy with a few drops of camphor in a tablespoonfnl of warm water, 

 keeping the fowl in a clean, warm place, giving him only soft food. 

 If this treatment is followed the bird will soon recover, unless it has- 

 been too long neglected. 



APOPLEXY 



Occurs from over feeding and can seldom be treated in time. It is 

 more troublesome among hens, which are found dead on their nests 

 or under their roosts. If perceived in time lessen the quantity of 

 food. Stimulating food should not be given to fowls subject to this 

 disease. It is recommended that bleeding the fowl under the wing 

 will possibly effect a cure. 



CORNS. 



The larger varieties of games are particularly subject to corns, 

 which are occasioned by roosting high or by long confinement in 

 coops. These will be found in the fleshy part of the foot, often caus- 

 ing lameness. To remove, cut around the hard substance forming the 

 corn, and apply equal parts of sweet oil and turpentine. Frequently 

 they can be removed with a knife. Keep the foot soft and all trouble 

 on this account will cease. 



CARE OF WOUNDED FOWLS. 



When fowls are injured immediate attention should be given to 

 prevent the fever which generally follows the injury. When the fowl 

 has been badly pecked and torn, the head should be washed in blood- 

 warm water, using a soft sponge, carefully removing the blood ; grease 



