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Napoleon Weaver. (Mr. vSwan). Too decomposed for 

 exaniination. 



CoCKATEEiv Nestlings. (Mr. Salter). These three half- 

 grown birds all died of septic enteritis. Their crops, 

 proventiculi, and gizzards were all full of seed, and they 

 were in good condition as to flesh. The intestines of all 

 three swarmed with septic bacteria. I should advise the 

 discontinuance of the moistened bread, and the daily 

 removal from the aviary floor of all excrement, with 

 scrupulous cleanliness as to water vessels. 



SiLVER-Birx, hen. (The Hon. Lilla de Yarburgh-Bateson.) 

 The cause of death was shock due to the rupture of an egg 

 in the oviduct. 



Canary, nestling. (Mr. Tweed). This bird, which died on the 

 eighth day of its life, had sweated three days. The cause 

 of death was septic enteritis, the contents of the intestines 

 being crowded with septic bacteria, as also was the liver. 

 I have for some time suspected this micro-organism to be 

 the explanation of this affection. Perhaps members will 

 kindly send me any of their young birds that may die of 

 sweating, and so give me an opportunity of continuing my 

 observations. 



W. Geo. Creswell. 



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HELP FOR BEGINNERS. 



Sir, — It would, I think, add to the practical value of 

 ^'Bird Notes" if members of the F.B.C. would write giving 

 their experiences in bird-keeping. The points ou which 

 beginners want advice are the most suitable species to com- 

 mence with, both of hard and soft bills ; which may safely 

 Tdc caged together ; dimensions and arrangements of cages ; 

 summer and winter food ; when to buy ; details of outdoor 



