BUMBLEFOOT
Not serious if treated early
Fig. 9.—BUMBLEFOOT
Symptoms. Lameness with swelling on pad of foot.
Cause. Injury to sole of foot, developing into an abscess. Heavy birds are more subject than light ones to bumblefoot, especially if made to roost on perches that are too high.
Treatment. Paint with iodine. Lance the abscess if it is sufficiently advanced. Lower perches. Birds under treatment should have their feet bandaged, and should be put on deep straw to prevent further injury while the wounds are healing. Not serious if taken in hand promptly.
CATARRH OF THE CROP
Not a common trouble
Symptoms. Distention of crop with soft pasty matter of a more or less offensive character.
Cause. Eating stale, putrifying food or some poisonous matter.
Treatment. Empty the bird’s crop by holding the head downwards and gently pressing the contents out through the mouth. Feed sparingly on soft food.