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COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING 



Fowls seem more susceptible to roup, canker, and other 



respiratory derangements in the fall of the year than at other 



seasons, and as either preventative or balm for these ills, the 



Missouri State Experimental Station reports excellent results 



from the use of the following mixture: 



Magnesium Sulphate • lo ounces 



Sulphur 3 " 



Magnesium Oxide i ounce 



Sulphate of Iron 2 ounces 



Ground Ginger 2 " 



A tablespoonful is fed in moist mash for 12 birds, for three 

 days. The Magnesium Sulphate acts on the intestines, as pre- 

 viously mentioned ; the 



Sulphur is a general anti- 

 septic ; the Magnesium 

 Oxide acts on the kidneys ; 

 Sulphate of Iron stimu- 

 lates the blood; and 

 Ground Ginger is bene- 

 ficial to all organs. 



A strong disinfectant, 

 preferably one of the coal- 

 tar products, should be in- 

 cluded in the poultry- 

 man's dispensary, and it 

 should be used freely as a 

 spray whenever an infec- 

 tious disease breaks out. 

 Permanganate of pot- 

 ash is frequently used in 



the drinking water for antiseptic and disinfecting purposes, and will 



prevent the spread of colds, coughs, bronchitis and similar troubles. 



Use enough of the crystals to turn the water a deep purple color. 



About as much as would cover a dime is sufficient for a gallon 



of water. 



It would seem as though chickens were heir to as many ills 



as man yet since most of them are but \-ery occasional, we need 



Fig. 299. 



-Good type of feeder, 

 short, thick head. 



Note the 



