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itself by heat and swelling in the thighs and legs. Celery 
leaves and the stalks chopped fine, minute doses of colchicum 
dropped on bread, with warmth, are applicable in such cases. 
Prevention is, however, better than cure, and there is no 
reason why the fancier should not keep his birds in perfect 
health and high condition by regular and careful nutrition, 
cleanliness in the houses and feeding troughs, combined with 
an observant eye and prompt treatment of the bird on the 
very first symptom of indisposition. 
