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of course, should be cleaned (usually by sweeping) 

 frequently;, and it may be thoroughly wet down 

 with a disinfectant in case of a serious outbreak 

 of infectious disease. 



Disposal of Sick and Dead Birds 



A strict adherence to the rules of sanitation 

 would require that the well birds be removed 

 from the buildings and enclosures in which sick 

 birds are found, or in which birds have died of 

 disease, and that they be not returned until after 

 thorough disinfection of the building and grounds. 

 Such a procedure is not often practicable aiid the 

 poultryman is left the alternative of removing 

 the sick or dead birds from the flock to prevent 

 as far as possible an extension of the infection. 



Whenever an ailing bird is discovered in any 

 flock it should be isolated immediately. Do not 

 wait to discover what is the matter with it, . 

 whether it is an infectious disease or a disease at 

 all, or to decide as to it's treatment. Eemove it 

 from the well birds first and decide upon further 

 measures afterward. The same directions apply 

 with equal force to the finding of dead birds 

 among the well ones. Eemove the carcass imme- 

 diately and unless there is conclusive evidence 

 that death was not due to disease, disinfect the 

 place where it has lain. 



Sick birds should be placed by themselves, 

 where they will not be molested by other birds 

 or animals. They should be given as comfortable 

 quarters as possible and be disturbed only for 

 treatment. Unless the poultryman is very posi- 

 tive that he knows what ails the sick bird, and 

 what means should be taken to prevent others in 



