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tinue for three days. If no improvement is noticed 

 change the remedy to Rhus tox. Renew the medicine 

 each day, using fresh pure water. Also indicated, Bella- 

 donna with hot fever. Silicea if pustules " break." 



Chip. 



"Chip" or "chipping" derives its name from the 

 peculiar cry or sound made by the bird, and it is prin- 

 cipally attributed to lack of warmth, or exposure to 

 cold draughts (sometimes from the top ventilator). It is 

 confined chiefly, if not entirely, to young chickens, and is 

 caused by wet weather, the light down on the little fel- 

 lows getting wet and having no chance to dry. It is 

 very fatal if not taken in time. Chickens afflicted with 

 " chip" seek refuge in solitary places where they are de- 

 tected by the regular and plaintive cry, and generally re- 

 main there until they die; they exhibit tenderness on 

 being touched, and perceptible fever, although they 

 tremble violently as though cold. If possible they 

 should be given dry shelter and warmth. A number of 

 remedies are indicated in this disease, so many, indeed, 

 that it is difficult to decide which to give the preference. 

 It is best, perhaps, to begin with Veratrum, as that 

 remedy " has external chill with internal heat," a most 

 distressing feeling. A dozen or more pellets dissolved 



