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two or three mealworms. A few drops of tlie tincture of the 

 muriate of iron, put in its drinking-water once a week, will 

 be found beneficial. Bed wings are sometimes troubled with 

 cramp. In case of a bird being so attacked, immerse its limbs 

 for a few minutes in rather warm water, and afterwards dry, 

 and anoint with goose grease or olive oil. Redwings are also 

 at times troubled with diarrhoea, for the treatment of which 

 disorder see Chapter V., on Diseases." 



