COCKER S MANUAL. 



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the parts affected with salt butter. Give butter rolled into a pill the 

 size of a marble ; this tends to remove the blood and feathers in the 

 throat, and serves as a slight physic. For a few days only food of a 

 soft nature should be given ; also a small quantity of nitre should be 

 placed in the drinking water. Where fowls, either old or young, have 

 been badly injured in the pit the closest attention is necessary. If the 

 injury occurs in the winter season, warm quarters must be provided to 

 avoid taking cold. As a general thing fowls injured with the steels 

 more readily recuperate than those torn with the naked spur. The 

 day after fighting 'give the fowl a feed of bread and milk, warmed. 

 The blood and feathers in the throat and mouth should be removed, 

 and a few drops of wine given as stimulant. If fever is prevented 

 from making its appearance the fowl can cafely be placed on the walk 

 in a few days. It is not advisable, however, to place the cock on his 

 walk after battle, during cold weather, as he is liable to take more 

 cold, which usually results in his death. 



TABTAR GAME COCK. 



