CAUSE— It is caused by violent exertion, fright and by great straining 

 while laying eggs — hens being sometimes found dead on the nests. They 

 will occasionally be attacked while on the roost and drop off, or may sud- 

 denly fall and die when in the yard. 



TREATMENT— Very little, if anything, can be done for the cure of 

 this trouble. Preventive treatment is the best and, for this, see that fowls 

 have plenty of exercise and a properly balanced ration in proper quantities. 

 If you wish to attempt treatment, follow directions under "Congestion of the 

 Brain." 



CONGESTION OF THE BRAIN 



Like apoplexy, this is not a common disease, and yet some poultrymen's 

 birds suffer to quite an extent from it. Over-fat birds are the principal 

 victims, though exposure to extremely hot rays of the sun will produce it. 

 You will usually find intestmal worms present in affected birds. 



SYMPTOMS — Giddiness, convulsions, and uncertainty in walking. The 

 head is thrown backward and upward. Sometimes the bird will appear 

 drowsy and stupefied. 



TREATMENT — Provide a quiet, cool, and sanitary place for the bird. 

 Apply very cold water or ice to the head, as it is important to reduce the 

 temperature. Give a good dose of CONKEY'S POULTRY LAXATIVE 

 and repeat if necessary. If you see evidence of intestinal worms treat as 

 suggested under that heading. 



FITS 



The cause of this disease is more or less guess-work. It may be due 

 to the pressure of worms in the intestines, or to pressure on the brain. The 

 fowl will be subject to convulsions and unconsciousness, but may gradually 

 recover and become apparently well. 



TREATMENT— Little or nothing can be done unless the trouble is 

 due to worms, in which case treat as indicated under that heading. If this 

 does not cure, it is best to kill the fowl. 



BUMBLE FOOT 



This is no more or less than a stone bruise, and is generally caused by 

 the fowl jumping from the roost on to some hard substance, thereby bruising 

 the foot, although it may be caused in other ways. 



SYMPTOMS — It is indicated by a hard, calloused substance on the 

 bottom of the foot. This will become inflamed, causing much irritation and 

 suffering. The fowl will favor this foot while walking or running and 

 rests the foot while standing. 



TREATMENT— If you notice, it in its early stages, before pus has 

 formed underneath the surface, the difficulty may be overcome by soaking 

 the foot in warm water, paring off the hard substance, and painting it with 

 tincture of iodine; but if pus has formed, then an incision should be made 

 into the pus cavity with a sharp knife which has previously been dipped 

 in a .solution of NOX-I-CIDE and water. The hard substance should be 

 pared off, the wound should be carefully washed with NOX-I-CIDE 

 solution and, when dry, CONKEY'S HEALING POWDER . should be 



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