96 APPENDIX F 



1908 Weight iaozs. 



Caecal droppings scanty, but entirely free from nematode 



or cestode eggs or worms. There were, however, 



some coccidian spores present. 

 Sept. 19 23 Very few grits were passed, about eight small bits and 



a good deal of quartz sand. 

 ,, 20 24 Passed seventeen pieces of quartz and flint all small and 



rough, except two or three which were larger and 



worn. 

 ,, 21 23f Appetite failing, and droppings less in quantity and 



smaller in calibre. Was given dari, rice, and fresh 



pulled heather daily. About fifteen small grits 



passed. 

 Caecal droppings were examined daily. Coccidia spores 



only were found. There were no ova of 



Trichostrongylus. 

 ,, 22 ... Wet weather. Caecal excreta more abundant. Only 



fourteen or fifteen small grits were passed. 

 Five small grits were passed. 

 No grits were passed. 

 Two grits were passed. 

 No grits were passed. 

 Blaeberry leaves given to-day. Seven grits were passed, 



all small. 

 Ten grits were passed, all of fair size except three or 



four. 

 Three small grits were passed. 

 Three small grits were passed. 

 Oct. 1 23 Three grits were passed. Gave red cranberries, but none 



were eaten. 

 Three small grits were passed. 

 No grits were passed. Droppings became reduced in 



quantity much less than those of the companion 



bird B. 

 One small grit was passed. 

 Twentj'-five small grits were passed. 



