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ing itself in the liver, instead of the joints and lungs. 

 If liver disease is suspected, treat with horn, rernedy, 

 podophjdlum, six pillules in water. 



PROLAPSUS OR FALLEN GIZZARD 



This is a trouble frequently found in pigeons, and 

 while called fallen gizzard is really a relaxation of the 

 muscles supporting the intestines, which allows them 

 to settle into the abdominal cavity ; here they usually be- 

 come surrounded with a yellowish, cheesy matter, 

 which hardens as the time passes and becomes so firm 

 and prominent that it has given rise to the idea that the 

 gizzard has come down into the cavity, or "fallen'' as 

 fanciers say. The cause is from natural weakness 

 caused probably by over-breeding. There is no remedy, 

 and as svich a bird never recovers and is useless as a 

 breeder it might as well be killed when it is finally de- 

 termined that it has thjs trouble. 



CONSTIPATION 



This sometimes affects pigeons, especially those con- 

 fined and fed on highly stimulating grains and seeds. 

 It shows itself in restlessness and difficulty in its evacua- 

 tions. An occasional feed of green food of some kind 

 will prevent it, or feeding soaked bread will keep the 

 bowels open. Six pellets of nux vomica dissolved in a 

 cup of water will effect a cure. 



FOURTH DIVISION 



Diseases of the Skin 



SCURF OR MANGE 



This is a condition brought about b^ neglect, lack of 

 bathing facilities, close confinement, and a dirty condi- 



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