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and wings are moved convulsively, it may lie upon the 

 back or abdomen, with the legs spread, the head 

 thrown back, the bill and eyelids opening and closing 

 alternately, and the eyeball 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 day. 



