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bottom and the top, and use the syringe with the acid solution. The 

 bird should be kept on a soft bed oC straw or fine loam, for some 

 time, and not allowed to perch until well. 



CONCLUDING REMARKS. 



" An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." This is 

 a trite adage, and is as true and apropos in regard to the diseases of 

 fowls, as when applied to the diseases of mankind. Many of the 

 diseases and ailments of fowls might be checked or quite prevented 

 without dosing them with medicine, if sanitary laws were observed 

 in the hennery. Cleanliness, pure air, plenty of exercise, ample 

 space, plain and varied food, pure water to drink, and avoiding 

 overcrowding and variations of temperature; these are the con- 

 ditions of sanitary laws, and if strictly observed in the care of fowls, 

 the breeder can throw his " physic to the dogs," but if there is a 

 hereditary taint in the blood, or a constitutional weakness in the 

 stock from incestuous breeding, then disease will be a frequent 

 visitor, do as you will, because it is an organic affection, and firmly 

 seated. 



We recommend the frequent use of the Douglas Mixture, and 

 tincture of iron in the drinking water; a little sulphur and charcoal 

 occasionally in the food, and some simple condiment when necessary, 

 for seasoning, will be much relished by the fowls, and will vastly 

 improve their health and looks. 



