Pratts Powdered Lice Killer, and also add
this to the dust bath.

~Depluming Mites~--Parasites that attack the roots or base of feathers
which break off leaving bare spots. Will quickly spread through an
entire flock. Usually found in spring and summer.

_Treatment_--Separate all affected birds from the rest of flock. Rub
Pratts Head Lice Ointment on and around the bare spots every few days,
until the mites have all been destroyed. Spray houses, roofs, runs,
etc., with Pratts Poultry Disinfectant. Persistent treatment is
necessary to get rid of these pests.

~THE MORE COMMON POULTRY DISEASES~

~Symptoms and Treatment~

~Apoplexy~--_Cause:_ Fowls too fat, general poor condition. _Symptoms:_
Paralysis, sudden death. Birds frequently found dead under roosts.
_Treatment:_ Affected birds will not usually respond to treatment.
Flocks should be treated to prevent further loss. Reduce the amount of
feed, give less corn, supply Pratts Poultry Regulator to improve general
condition.

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_Reading, Pa.

Have been using your poultry remedies for many years. Have used
your Baby Chick Food and had wonderful results. I think it is
great. I also use your Disinfectant, Lice Powder and Roup Remedy.

WM. FAUST_
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~Aspergilosis~--_Cause:_ Growth of mould in air passages. _Symptoms:_
Rapid breathing, rattling in throat, loss of weight, dragging wings,
weakness, exhaustion. In chicks, sleepiness, diarrhoea, yellowish growth
on lungs. _Treatment:_ Avoid mouldy grain and litter to keep flock free
from infection. Disinfect with Pratts Poultry Disinfectant. Put flock in
condition with Pratts Poultry Regulator.

~Bacillary White Diarrhoea~--_Cause:_ Bacteria. The disease may be
inherited from hens having infected ovaries, or pass from chick to
chick. _Symptoms:_ Chicks have diarrhoea, usually white or creamy.
Sleepy, chilly, thin, rough plumage, drooping wings. Heaviest mortality
under three weeks of age. _Treatment:_ Badly infected chicks should be
killed. Prevent epidemics by disinfecting everything with Pratts Poultry
Disinfectant. Give Pratts White Diarrhoea Remedy in drinking water. Give
chicks strong start by feeding Pratts Baby Chick Food.

~Bronchitis~--_Cause:_ Development of common cold, breathing in dust.
_Symptoms:_ Cough, rapid breathing, whistling, ratt