HEAD LICE.
Cause.—Result of insanitary conditions and lack of care. Communicated by direct contact with infected birds, or by infected coops or brooders.
Symptoms.—The head soon becomes denuded of feathers, and also sore by being constantly scratched with the feet. If not properly treated the chicks weaken and die.
Treatment.—An ointment made of one part Sulphur and four parts Lard well mixed and applied two to three times will exterminate the lice. If the fowl is run down in condition, feed good nutritious food as wheat bran mashes.