LEG-WEAKNESS i8l 



Within a few days the chick will hesitate about 

 walking very much, and resume a sitting position 

 while feeding. During the first few days this dis- 

 ease does not affect the appetite, nor does it affect 

 the general appearance of the bird, it simply ap- 

 pears weak on its legs, but as time goes on it be- 

 comes weaker and, not being able to get about, it 

 is trampled on and pecked by its mates, and soon 

 becomes thin and louse ridden. 



Do not neglect to take the chick in hand when the 

 first symptoms of this disease appear. If the bird 

 comes from vigorous stock, it is not a difficult task 

 to put it on its feet again. Find the cause and 

 correct that first of all, give one-half teaspoonful 

 of tincture of nux vomica to every quart of water, 

 and rub the legs with tincture of arnica. Do not 

 feed any corn — use wheat, steel-cut oats and bran 

 until the hens are in the best condition, and show no 

 further signs of leg-weakness. 



