. Commercial poultry raising; a thoroughly practical and complete reference work for the amateur, fancier or general farmer, especially adapted to the commercial poultryman. Poultry. 474 COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING Simple Remedies.—The following drugs are simple remedies that should be found in the poultryman's dispensary,.and their actions are no doubt familiar to everyone. They are all inex- pensive, and a supply should be kept on hand for instant use. Like the "stitch in time," first-aid treatment in the early stages of a fowl's ailment is the secret of a successful cure. Castor oi
. Commercial poultry raising; a thoroughly practical and complete reference work for the amateur, fancier or general farmer, especially adapted to the commercial poultryman. Poultry. 474 COMMERCIAL POULTRY RAISING Simple Remedies.—The following drugs are simple remedies that should be found in the poultryman's dispensary,.and their actions are no doubt familiar to everyone. They are all inex- pensive, and a supply should be kept on hand for instant use. Like the "stitch in time," first-aid treatment in the early stages of a fowl's ailment is the secret of a successful cure. Castor oil is one of the most commonly used remedies for dis- orders of the crop and other digestive organs. It not only removes the irritant, but also helps to soothe and heal any inflamed tis- sues. In fact, it is a pretty good rule to commence the treatment. /% Fig. 298. (Courtesy Atlantic Farm) -Pen of Pekin breeders. Duck houses are simple affairs. of every ailment with a dose of castor oil. Give about two table- spoonfuls to a grown bird, administering it with the aid of a dropper or glass syringe. Epsom salts and Rochelle salts are both splendid laxatives, and will correct liver troubles and relieve diarrhea. Half a tea- spoonful is the correct dose. In treating a large flock, the salts may be mixed with the mash,—but the fowls should first be allowed to become quite hungry, to insure their eating a sufficient quantity of the mash. Bi-carbonate of soda, or Baking Soda, will relieve a sour or. 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-. Philadelphia, D. McKay
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