. Commercial poultry raising;. Poultry. HEAVY MORTALITY 505 adhering to the downy feathers about the vent, where it dries and cakes and continues to accumulate until it completely covers the opening and causes a stoppage. Unless relieved, this condition, known as pasting up, will bring about an early death. The mass should be removed as gently as possible, and the affected parts treated with vaseline or soothing ointment. Spread of Contagion.—There is added mischief in these masses of excreta due to the chicks picking at them and thereby con-. (Conrlesy Purdue Experiment Station) Fig. 311.—Art
. Commercial poultry raising;. Poultry. HEAVY MORTALITY 505 adhering to the downy feathers about the vent, where it dries and cakes and continues to accumulate until it completely covers the opening and causes a stoppage. Unless relieved, this condition, known as pasting up, will bring about an early death. The mass should be removed as gently as possible, and the affected parts treated with vaseline or soothing ointment. Spread of Contagion.—There is added mischief in these masses of excreta due to the chicks picking at them and thereby con-. (Conrlesy Purdue Experiment Station) Fig. 311.—Artificial pond constructed of concrete. Ducks can be raised without a swimming hole, though best results are secured with one. The eggs are likely to run more fertile. tracting the disease. In this manner the germs are spread through an entire flock, unless the caretaker adopts prompt means of isolating the affected members. Chronic Type.—Sometimes the disease is less severe, but of a more chronic type, and takes longer to run its course. The chicks thus afflicted waste away and gradually become weaker and more emaciated, until their legs are unable to support their bodies. They lean against walls or other objects for support,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Roberts, Howard Armstrong, 1885- [from old catalog]. Philadelphia, D. McKay
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