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and wings are moved convulsiv el }', it maj'lie upon the 

 back or abdomen, with the legs spread, the head 

 thrown back, the bill and ej'elids opening and closing 

 alternately, and the eyeliall turned backwards. After 

 a time, the attack subsides and the bird resumes its 

 usual appearance. 



Treatment is not very successful unless it is found 

 that the trouble is due to intestinal worms. Other- 

 wise, unless the bird is very valuable for show pur- 

 poses, it is better that it should be destroyed when the 

 symptoms of epilepsy are first observed. Some re- 

 commend bromide of potash 3 to 5 grains two or three 

 times a da v. 



