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THE VETERINAEIAN 



Symptoms : The first signs are scarcely noticeable but 

 soon the feathers appear rough, the bird becomes dull 

 and moves slowly, making frequent efforts to expel the 

 egg. 



Tkeatment: Remove the egg by injecting Sweet Oil, 

 assisting the bird with gentle pressure. In some cases 



Prize Winning White Leghorn Hen. 



it is well to puncture the egg and collapse the shell. If 

 the bird is very fat, reduce by careful feeding. If the 

 bird is of normal size, the trouble is probably due to the 

 absence of lubricating secretions of the oviduct, in which 

 case the following tonic should be given: Pulv. Ferri 

 Sulphate, Pulv. Gentian Root, each one dram. Mix and 



