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will clear them effectively. Anoint 

 them with citron ointment or ben- 

 zoine, do them under the wings more 

 particularly. 



THE TICK. This insect is a great 

 torment to pigeons, they are generally 

 found in the nests of the young ones, 

 they being generally affected more 

 than the old ones. These pests 

 mostly get in the young ones ears 

 and suck their blood. Deal sawdust 

 will prevent them to a great extent. 

 Painting the nests with paraffin will 

 kill them. Limewash the loft with 

 strong lime. Do the nest boxes 

 also. Sprinkle insect powder in the 

 boxes when breeding. If this will 

 not destroy them anoint the old birds 

 with turpentine. 



