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malady is frequently very stubborn and requires time. 
Proper treatment, however, is better than medicine. 
10. Worms. 
Causes. — Fowls become infected in the same manner as 
sheep. See Part IV. 
Fig. 118. Asiatics — White Cochine. A favorite 
la fowl. 
Symptoms. — The principal symptoms are loss of appe- 
tite and a generally weakened condition. 
Treatment. — Place those affected in a coop where they 
can be denied anything to eat for twelve hours. At the end 
of this time mix a soft feed to which add for 10 ordinary 
fowl the following: 
Epsom Salts 1 ounce. 
Oil of Male Shield Fern ■ dram. 
Dissolve the salts in the water used to mix the feed and add 
the male shield fern. Another good remedy is composed of 
turpentine and raw linseed oil in equal quantities. Give 
