DISEASES OF FOWLS. 
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out almost as largo as a base-ball; the bird then sickens, and will speedily 
perish unless some relief is afforded, and the only remedy is to open the 
crop and take out the obstructing grain; for this purpose the sharp end of a 
small pair of scissors should be used to pierce the crop a little on one side, 
and when an opening is thus made, a slit should be cut in it about an inch 
long. The grain may then be taken out, and the hole being sewn up with 
a fine needle and thread, the bird will soon be well. It should, however, 
be kept by itself, and fed on soft food for a day or two. 
THE PEACOCK. 
