PREVENTION OF DISEASES 191 



" snufHes," which mean increasing trouble of a more 

 serious nature if allowed to go without attention. 



The washing of the drinking cups of the fountains 

 with Kerosene Oil, and Potassium Permanganate in 

 the water once a week, will, in most cases, keep the 

 flock immune from trouble. Spraying is one of the 

 best cures for colds, as it not only restores the affected 

 bird to health, but clears up the danger of infection 

 which, otherwise, might result in spreading disease 

 among the whole flock. 



We have never had a " run " of any disease at The 

 Corning Egg Farm. Gapes and White Diarrhoea — 

 the most dreaded of all young chick diseases — are 

 unknown on the Farm. This is attributed to the 

 strong vitality and vigorous condition maintained by 

 fresh air housing, cleanliness, sanitary regulation, and 

 by giving sweet, wholesome food and plenty of pure, 

 fresh water. 



