DISEASES. 



Popular opinions pegardlng the delicacx' of Turkeys -Colds among- 

 Turkeys, their causes and avoidance— Roup, how to relieve in case 

 of— Liver Disease— Over-crowding, the cause of weakness and 

 disease. 



' I 'URKEVS are looked upon by many people as being 

 ■ very delicate, but I am pleased to say that these 

 birds are not subject to half as many ordinary ailments as 

 most other domestic poultry are. 



It is very seldom anything happens to turkeys after they 

 are six or eight weeks old except roup, but they are just as 

 subject to that complaint as hens, because they are much 

 larger than ordinary poultry, and when there are a number 

 in one house it becomes very hot, especially if there is not 

 much ventilation. If young turkpys-or even old stock birds 

 are put in close, ill-ventilated houses, and are allowed to 

 run out in the cold air on a sharp frosty morning, they are 

 almost sure to take cold, and then if they are not seen to at 



