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Post Mortem Examinations.



Banded Goose (Mr. F. C. Thorpe). When unpacked it could not stand,

but after a while it did, but walked with difficulty. [There was an

extensive extravasation of blood over the back, evidently from a recent

injury].


ZOS'I'EROPS (Miss E. E. West). [Bird died of apoplexy. I regret I cannot

undertake to have skins preserved].


Cordon Breu (MissJ. Furneaux). [Apoplexy was cause of death].


Blue Grosbeak (Miss R. Alderson). [Apoplexy caused death].


Masked Finch (Mr. Teschemaker). No particular symptoms. Gradual

failure. [Tong standing disease of the liver. Died of heart failure

consequent on extreme debility. It was a lien].


Kingfisher (The Countess of Harewood). This bird is one of two or

three found dead at the edge of the lake. Very dense fogs had prevailed

for a whole week. [The bird died of starvation, owing possibly to

being unable to find sufficient food during the foggy weather].


Diamond Finch (Mr. W. Tomes). Was seen, apparently well, a short

time previously to beiug found dead on the floor of the aviary. [An

apoplectic fit caused death].


Turtre Dove (Mr. T. H. Newman). Had apparently been out of health

for some time, and lately its feathers had been falling out. Another is

very bare of feathers and appears to be getting worse. [I have quite

failed to detect any sign of parasites. I should certainly either isolate

or destroy the living bird, or if you care to send it on to me I will be

pleased to examine it and advise you. Please state the seeds you feed

on].


Bishop (Mr. B. Mason). [The bird was a cock. Acute pneumonia was the

cause of death. In future please give symptoms and full particulars].


Gourdian Finch (Mrs. Bromet). Found on the floor as if it could not

use its wings or legs. Was brought in, and appeared to be getting

better. Gave it sherry and water. [Your bird had a fit which caused

the paralysis, and a second extravasation of blood on the brain caused

death].


Sherdrake. [No letter or name of sender],


Meary RoSEERA. (Mr. H. Boughton Leigh). Kept in a cage and fed on

canary and hemp. Perfectly well one night, was found unable to move

next morning, and died in an hour. [Apoplexy was cause of death.

Am afraid confinement in a cage (want of exercise) and the liempseed

(which is very fattening) may have caused it],


Purpre-capped Lory (Captain W. F. Smithwick). [The body sent from

taxidermist was too decomposed for examination].


The following answered by post with thanks for remittance:


Budgerigar (Lady Carnegie).


Ribbon Finch (Miss H. K. O. Walker).


Parrot Finch (Miss D. Hamilton).



