SECTION XVIII 



Fractures — Wounds — Anes- 

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Fractures 



Fractures or broken bones among birds in the 

 poultry yards are of rather common occurrence, 

 especially where birds are allowed the run of the 

 farm or ranch, as is the usual custom. 



Fractures of the legs below the thigh are easily 

 set and with good results. The materials needed 

 for this procedure are glue, a strip of muslin 

 from one-fourth to one-half inch wide and from 

 one to two feet in length, and in case of large 

 birds, narrow strips of stiff pasteboard or small 

 pieces of wood, as tooth picks or matches.. 



Warm the glue and smear a light coat of glue 

 over the leg for some distance above and below 

 the fracture (break in the bone), adjust the broken 

 bone and apply one layer of tape, then a thin layer 

 of glue, then tape and so on until sufficient has 

 been applied to hold the broken parts firmly. In 

 the case of large bones, as in adult birds, the 

 splints should be placed in the glue between the 

 layers of tape. Too much glue between the layers 

 should be avoided, as it does not dry readily. 

 Adhesive tape cut in narrow strips has given good 

 results also. 



The repair of broken bones in birds takes place 

 rapidly. In the course of two to three weeks, de- 

 pending on the age of the bird and size of the 

 bone, the cast may be removed. To do this, where 



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