not hold its head in position. The bird is weak on its legs and staggers and 

 trips as it attempts to walk. 



TREATMENT — First find and burn the cause, burying deeply what re- 

 mains in a secluded spot. Disinfect the immediate location with a solution 

 of CONKEY'S NOX-I-CIDE. Separate the sick birds from the others. 

 Place one heaping teaspoonful of CONKEY'S LIMBER NECK REMEDY 

 in a quart of water and stir until dissolved. Then give each bird one table- 

 spoonful of the solution three or four times a day according to the severity 

 of the attack. Hold the bird's head back and elevate the bill when giving 

 the medicine. 



If the affected flock is too numerous to administer individual treatment, 

 good results may be obtained by giving no other water than that in which 

 CONKEY'S LIMBER NECK REMEDY, in above proportion, has been 

 placed, but treat individually where possible for the best results. One day's 

 treatment should thoroughly overcome the trouble, if the remedy has been 

 promptly and properly administered. 



Parasites 



Illustration 



No. 29. 



Round Worm — 



Heterakis Perspi- 



ROUND WORMS 



Worms are not a source of serious trouble among fowls, 

 but every poultryman should know what they are, their 

 symptoms, and the proper treatment. 



This name is derived from the form and is used to dis- 

 tinguish them from the flat tapeworm. They are white in 

 color, with the head pointed, and their length varies from 

 one-half inch to four and five inches. They are not a source 

 of great trouble unless present in large numbers, in which 

 case their very mass interferes with the passage of food and 

 proper digestion. Their presence also causes inore or less 

 irritation, which brings on diarrhpea, and they take so much 

 of the fowl's food for their own sustenance that the fowl 

 loses strength. 



SYMPTOMS=It is difficult to outline symptoms which 

 can be taken as certain evidence of this trouble. Sometimes 

 these worms pass through the intestines and are thrown off 

 in the excrement, in which case they can be detected. A slight 

 diarrhoea and general symptoms of indigestion are usually 

 present, together with a wasting away in spite of a vigorous 

 appetite. When dressing fowls for market, be on the look- 

 out for these worms and, if detected, note the fowls showing 

 symptoms and give them treatment. Worms often cause 

 staggering and this symptom is called Staggers by many as 

 a special disease. 



TREATMENT — We have a special remedy for worms 

 which is excellent if given according to directions. The 

 trouble is not common enough for dealers generally to 

 keep this remedy in stock, but we will mail it to those 

 who send to us for it. See CONKEY'S SPECIAL 

 REMEDIES, page 68. 



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