POULTRY DISEASES 
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Fig. 9 
Figure 9.—Photograph of scaly legs (scabies), natural size. This is due to the 
scab parasites, illustrated in Fig. 8. a, shows large scabby masses piled up; b, the 
scales of the legs which have been forced out of place by the gradually forming 
material, due to dried serum and accumulating dirt as a result of the irritation 
caused by the scab parasite. 
scabs can be easily removed. After removal of all scabs possible, with a nail 
brush, scrub thoroughly with kerosene or a kerosene emulsion made as 
follows: 
Kerosene, V 2 gallon; common soap, 2 ounces; water, *4 gallon. Dissolve 
the soap in boiling water; add this solution boiling hot to the kerosene, and 
stir with an egg beater. When ready to use, take one part of the emulsion 
and add to it nine parts of water. 
The lime and sulphur dip used warm and scrubbed thoroughly under the 
scales is very effective. The lime and sulphur dip is made as follows: 
Unslaked lime, Vs pound; sulphur, 1 pound; water, 4 gallons. This 
mixture should be boiled for two hours. The lime acts as a solvent for the 
sulphur. 
Other antiseptics which are parasiticides may be used. Isolate diseased 
birds and avoid reinfestation by the introduction of new birds to the flock. 
