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PRACTICAL POULTRY PRODUCTION 



found among older fowls 

 and is caused by small 

 mites that burrow under 

 the scales of the shanks 

 and the feet, and there 

 multiply in number. 



Symptoms. The disease 

 is easily recognized by the 

 enlarged condition and 

 rough appearance of the 

 feet and legs. 



Treatment. Wash the 

 bird's legs well with soap 

 and warm water, remov- 

 ing all the loose scales. 

 Rub well with a mixture 



Figure 172.— A male bird affected with scaly leg. of equal parts of kerO- 



sene and linseed oil. Vase- 

 line may be substituted for the linseed oil. Pure kerosene 

 applied to the fowl's legs and feet has likewise been found to 

 be 'an effective remedy. 

 When kerosene is applied 

 care should be taken that 

 none of the kerosene 

 comes in contact with 

 the feathers or skin of 

 the fowl. 



Bumble foot. Bumble 

 foot is caused by bruises 

 formed on the bottom of 

 the feet, usually caused 

 by the fowl's jumping 

 from high roosts to the 

 hard floor. 



Figure 174. — A case of bumble foot. 



