. The American fancier's poultry book. Poultry. too THE AMERICAN FANCIER'S. through the characteristic roupy discharge. The symptoms are those of a very aggravated catarrh or cold of the head, with fevers, inflamed head and eyes, a dry cough and a dull wheezing. The fowl drinks eagerly; the comb and wattles are pale or dark colored. There is a yellowish dis- charge from the throat, nostrils and eyes; a cheesy mass collects around these organs and if not attended to immediately, will close them entirely. Death occurs within three to eight days from the time of the disease's first appearance. Co
. The American fancier's poultry book. Poultry. too THE AMERICAN FANCIER'S. through the characteristic roupy discharge. The symptoms are those of a very aggravated catarrh or cold of the head, with fevers, inflamed head and eyes, a dry cough and a dull wheezing. The fowl drinks eagerly; the comb and wattles are pale or dark colored. There is a yellowish dis- charge from the throat, nostrils and eyes; a cheesy mass collects around these organs and if not attended to immediately, will close them entirely. Death occurs within three to eight days from the time of the disease's first appearance. Colds, canker and ulceration are often mistaken or con- fused with roup; in these three men- tioned the discharges are usually thin and watery ; when roup is really the case, the discharges are thick and have a very offensive odor. Treatment. The bird should be iso- lated at the first signs, for fear of contagion ; the water vessels should be thoroughly cleaned, and refilled w ith water containing a few drops of carbolic acid. Place the affected bird in a warm, dry place and free from draughts, with dry sand on the floor. Give warm, stimulating food. Com- mence treatment by giving a spoonful of castor oil. Wash the nostrils, eyes and other affected parts with a Solution of Chlorinated Soda, diluted with twice its bulk of water. Repeat this several times a day. Give the following twice a day : Balsam copaiba, one ounce ; liquorice, in powder, one-half ounce ; pipeline, in powder, one drachm. Add magnesia enough to make pills, and divide into 60 parts. Generally under this treatment the bird will recover, if not too badly affected before treatment is com- menced. Another remedy, which is handy in form and is highly recommended, is Ger- man Roup Pills. It has long been before the poultry fraternity and has given satis- factory results. If the bird recovers, do not return it to the flock at once, but keep it on a tonic for some time. If possible, avoid breeding from a bird that has r
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