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THE ILLUSTRATION FUND.


The Council acknowledge with many thanks the receipt of

a donation of £5 from Mr. Castle-Sloane, and one of £1 is.

from Mrs. Johnstone, which brings the total amount received

to July 25th, up to £26 3s. 6d. We believe that there are still

a number of members who would like to help the Society by

contributing towards this fund, and the Hon. Secretary will be

glad to receive donations however small—or large.



POST MORTEM EXAMINATIONS.



RULES.


Each bird must be forwarded, as soon after death as possible, carefully packed and postage

paid, direct to Mr. Arthur Gnx, M.R.C.V.S., Veterinary Establishment, Bexley Heath,

Kent, and must be accompanied by a letter containing the fullest particulars of

the case. Domestic poultry, pigeons, and Canaries cannot be dealt with. If a reply

by post is required a fee of 2/6 must be enclosed.


Brown Own (Mr. Cuslmy). [Your bird died of congestion of the bowels, in

my opinion, brought on by indigestion from the want of a larger

proportion of natural food. The carnivorous birds, especially Hawks

and Owls, when young require a plentiful supply of small mammals

and birds. Your bird was terribly emaciated. It is supposed by some

to be a fallacy that it is necessary for these birds to have food from

which they can form casts, but if you will try the experiment of

feeding one on liver and muscular tissue only', and another on small

mammals and small birds, the answer will soon be practically

demonstrated. Thanks for P. O. 2/6].


Two RosEbbAS (Mr. T. N. Wilson). [Birds are much emaciated and anaemic.

When purchasing new Parrakeets it is always well to handle them to

ascertain their condition. Should they be plump you are safe in giving

millet and canary with a moderate amount of fruit or green food, and

care should also be taken as to the introduction of grit for a while, as

they are likely to become ravenous after it. My advice is never to

purchase an emaciated specimen unless very much required. All such

specimens should be carefully isolated, and, if necessary, kept in a

warmed aviary large enough for them to fly about in. In addition to

millet and canary' a reasonable amount of hemp may be given, and some

species will eat flax seed with benefit, to which add dari, wheat, and

boiled maize. Many thanks for P. O. 2/6].


Paradise Whydah (Mr. A. F. Wiener). [Your bird died as a result of

brain pressure, caused by an extensive blood extravasation at the

anterior part of brain, immediately at base of beak and extending at

the back of the orbits. It certainly suggests a direct injury at point

of beak. Thanks for P. O. 2/6].



