Birds. Fibrinous Pneumonia. 279 



FIBRINOUS PNEUMONIA IN FOWLS. 



In chickens exposure and neglect are alleged causes. Foul 

 coops and the contrast between the warm building and cold outer 

 air are justly blamed. Ruffled feathers, drooping head, dark col- 

 ored comb and wattles, trailing wings, a disposition to gape, 

 panting and cough are noticed. Under the wings and over the 

 back crepitations and dullness may be detected. The patient 

 may take a teaspoonful of castor oil, and saltpetre or iodide of 

 potassium may be given in the drinking water. In careful doses 

 the other remedial measures may be attempted. 



