The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-11-05
POULTRY DISEASES.
Common Ailments and Their Remedies
by an Expert.


ton gives the following remedies for
the diseases named:
ApopleXy-In this trouble by the
time 1t is noticed the fowls are usual
ly too far gone for treatment. Death
Is caused by sudden rush of blood
to the head, causing the bursting OF
one of the blood vessels. Overeat-
ing, sudden fright or extreme heat
may result in this trouble, and the
best remedy. of course, is to avoid the
causes. III the fowl is not too far gone
cure may sometimes be effected by
bleeding from under the side OF the
wing.
Bumblefoot-This is an abscess on
the bottom of the foot caused by
bruise received by the fowl jumping
from n high roost. The treatment Is
to lance the abscess, remove the pus
and then wash The wound thoroughly
with solution made of carbollc acid
one part, and warm water so parts.
IL is best to place the fowl in a clean
stall or box for a few days till the
wound has a chance to heal
Chicken Cholera-This is con-
tagious disease of the bowels and may
be observed by the characteristic
green frothy nature OF the droppings.
Treatment is generally useless. XIII
all infected birds burn or deeply bury,
and disinfect the quarters thoroughly.
Potassium permanganate or copperas
in the drinking water of the well birds
is wise precaution, and which should
not be neglected.
Colds-While these may not In
| themselves have much effect on the
fowl they often lead to something
more serious and ought nevor to be
neglected The quarters should be
made as comfortable as possible Then
take equal parts of cayenne pepper,
ginger and mustard, mix with lard or
butter until stiff paste is obtained.
Roll these mixtures into little pellets
and give to the affected bird by OPEN
ing the mouth and dropping 1t down
the throat. A single treatment will
generally effect cure. II not, repeat
the dose later on.
Roup-This term is used to apply to
a number of diseases affecting the
head and throat. What Is now gener-
ally recognized as roup is diphtheria
or diphthertic roup. And what Is ordi-
narily called roup which does not Sc
riously affect the throat, Is influenza
or heavy cold. Opinions differ In re-
gard to the permanent cure of this dis.
ease. We would not advise attempt
ing cure except in the case of very
valuable fowls, when the following
treatment is recommended: Make a
swab OF cotton and tie II ON the end
OF stick and swab the mouth with
hydrogen peroxide. AS the disease ia
very contagious all infected birds
should be removed from the others
and the premises thoroughly disinfect
ed. For the mild form wash sores ant
discharges from the nostril with q /:
per cent. solution of carbolic acid, and
give some stimulant such as ginger Of
red pepper In the food. For ordinary
, fowls IL will generally be found cheap
er In the end to kill the affected birds
and burn their bodies.
Timber Neck--As the name indi
Gates. this disease Is characterized by
the limp condition OF the neck. The
fowl loses all control OF the neck mus
cles and the head rests on the ground
II Is caused by the fowls eating dc
cayed flesh in which a ptomaine has
developed. Treatment is rarely sue
cessful. Some cures have been re-
ported, but 1t is doubtful II the bird
I will be worth the labor expended. The
most effective and best treatment 1.
[ to prevent 1t by being careful not t.
| leave any decayed flesh where the
p fowls will have access to It,
D Gapes-In chickens this disease fre
| quently destroys large numbers ant
9 Is caused by trematode worms In tn,
a windpipe. The trouble can be YER,
e easily identified. as the worms in tn,
a windpipe cause the birds considerahi
difficulty in breathing, causing Il I,
e open Its mouth and cape, hence tn,
o name. Like the other diseases, tn,
: best cure Is prevention, and 1t cal
best be accomplished by keeping th
$ fowls on fresh ground and not allow
ing their quarters to become foul O
r filthy. A good remedy for the diseas,
{ Is to shut the affected fowls In lin
S ited space and cause them TO breath
r air into which fine siaked lime Is oc
l. casionally busted.