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in diet, with boiled egg, or white bread soaked in milk and 
squeezed out, will often be of benefit. 
Colds are frequently contracted by caged birds when ex- 
posed, even temporarily, to drafts of air, which is manifested 
by frequently shaking the head, and sitting dumpishly upon 
the perch. Give them an abundance of soft food, also lin- 
seed, for a considerable period. 
Costiveness is remedied by change of food; give them 
apple, lettuce, chickweed, or celery. Should they have 
diarrhea, avoid green food, and give them crushed seed 
mixed with the yolk of an egg; also give them the seed of 
red pepper. 
Asthma is also often witnessed about the season of moult- 
ing, or from taking cold. Give them a moist diet, and the 
small pods of cayenne pepper broken into small pieces. 
Epilepsy is brought about by overfeeding and lack of 
exercise. It is often fatal. Venesection is recommended 
by cutting the claws sufficiently to draw blood. Give them 
a moist diet, with sweet apple. 
Mites are produced by neglecting to cleanse the cage, and 
by not allowing the bird to bathe freely. When thus affected 
the bird will be observed to pick itself at all hours of the 
day, and by its being very restive at night, and flying about 
the cage. : 
Cleanse the cage, and dust dry sulphur under the feathers 
of the bird; or catch the bird and pin him up in a piece of 
flannel, with a few drops of spirits of turpentine upon it, 
taking care not to confine his head. When removed it will 
be full of vermin. Repeat it as often as necessary until all 
are removed, usually at intervals of a week; three or four 
operations will be sufficient. Another method is to expose 
the cage and bird to an intense sunlight; the mites will then 
leave the bird and penetrate the crevices of the cage, then 
remove the bird and scald the cage with water made alka- 
line with super-carbonate of soda. 
Sore feet is sometimes caused by lack of cleanliness, or by 
fibres of cotton or wool entwining the feet and cutting to 
the bone. Remove the offending substance, and anoint 
with mutton suet. Allow the bird to bathe freely. 
JAMES S. BarLey, M.D. 

nes For the past thirteen years Mr. Henry Alley, of 
Wenham, has sent out, to customers all over the country, 
seven hundred Italian queen bees, annually. The coming 
season he is expecting to send out nine hundred. The queens 
are sent by mail, and go safely. 
ee 
pea@s> A careless man went to the cellar and stuck the can- 
dle in what he thought was a keg of black sand. He sat 
near it drinking wine until the candle burned low. Nearer 
and nearer it got to the black sand; nearer and nearer, 
until the blaze reached the black sand, and, as it was noth- 
ing but black sand, nothing happened. 

POULTRY SHOWS FOR 1874 & 1875. 
Bucks Co. Poultry Association. Doylestown, Pa., Decem- 
ber 8, 9,10, and 11. Theo. P. Harvey, Secretary, Doyles- 
town, Pa. ; 
Connecticut State Poultry Society. Hartford, Conn., De- 
cember 15, 16, 17, and 18. Dr. Geo. L. Parmele, Sec’y. 
Maine Poultry Association. Portland, January 12, 13, 14, 
and 15. Fred. Fox, Secretary, Portland, Maine. 
Western New York Poultry Society, Buffalo, New York. 
February 10th to the 17th. Geo. W. White, Secretary. 

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Grchange Column. 
4a ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS COLUMN, OF FIVE Linzs, oR Forty- 
EIGHT WORDS, DESCRIBING AND OFFERING FOR EXCHANGE ONLY, WILL 
BE ALLOWED AT 25 CENTS FOR EACH AND EVERY INSERTION. 


WILL EXCHANGE —Fggs from Buff Cochins (P. Williams 
stock), Partridges (from Van Winkle and imported stock), White Leg- 
horns (Eldridge stock), for Eggs from any first-class birds. 
GEORGE F. PARLOW, New Bedford, Mass. 
WILL EXCHANGE —First-class Silver Spangled Hamburg Hens 
for White Leghorn Hens or Pullets (first-class), or for cash, $2.50 each, 
Address : A. GAINES, Fancier, Castile, N. Y. 
WILL EXCHANGE —One good Dun Carrier Cock for a good 
Black Barb Cock. Also, a good Lop-eared Doe wanted in exchange for 
Fancy Pigeons or Angora Rabbits. 
JOHN THOMPSON, Jr., Shoemakertown, Pa. 
TO EXCHANGE—For Fancy Pigeons, one copy of Tegetmeir’s 
Poultry Book (new edition of 1873), Colored Illustrations, &c. Not in use 
three weeks. Address G. H.S., 528 Cass Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE- Silver Gray Dorking, Partridge 
Cochin, Houdan, or Black-breasted Red Game Eggs for Fancy Pigeons or 
Lop-eared Rabbits, CHARLES §, RICE, Rensselaerville, N. Y. 
WANTED—A fine large Muscovy Drake, not over two years old, 
for which I will exchange Eggs from first-class Light or Dark Brahmas, 
Buff or Partridge Cochins. Give weight, color, &c., of Drake. 
Address A. D. COLEGROVE, Corry, Pa. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE —Partridge Cochin Eggs, from first 
premium stock, for Fantail Pigeons. S. O. CHASE, Killingly, Conn. 
EVERGREENS, FLOWERS, FRUITS.—Will exchange for 
Eggs or Fowls of Light Brahmas, Toulouse Geese, or Rouen Ducks, or 
Wright’s New Book of Poultry (bound), or Cash. Send for our cata- 
logue. None but first-class stock offered or wanted. Address 
WM. MORTON & SON, Allen’s Corner, Cumberland Co., Maine. 
I WANT TO EXCHANGE a Lowe Printing Press (cost $23) for 
Chickens or Eggs. Also another small Press. Where is the man or boy 
that wants either of them? C. M. GRAY, Schenectady, N. Y. 
GUINEA PIGS TO EXCHANGE.—I will exchange one pair 
of Guinea Pigs for a pair of Angora or other Fancy Rabbits. For full 
particulars, address 
WM. D. ZELL, 422 N. Charlotte St., Lancaster, Lancaster Co., Pa. 
BLACK RUSSIANS.—Will trade a Cockerel and three Pullets 
for Fancy Pigeons; or will sell cheap for cash. 
A. N. RAUB, Lock Haven, Pa. 
WILL EXCHANGE —Two superior Red Barb Hens for pair of 
perfect Yellow Swallows, and pair of Inside Tumblers or Blue Owls for 
perfect Yellow-winged Turbits, or Blue-capped Magpie or Yellow Plain- 
head Magpie Cock. P. O. Box 7, Mitchell, Ontario, Canada. 
WANTED TO EXCHANGE—Dark and Light Brahma, Houdan, 
or White-faced Black Spanish Eggs, of premium and imported strains, for 
the same varieties, or Duckwing Game Bantam or Buff Cochin Eggs. 
Also, Light Brahma Cockerels in exchange for Eggs. 
W. D. NEILSON, 215 South Fifth Street, Phila, 
TAME DEER FOR FOWLS.—He is a choice Yearling Buck, 
very gentle—a real pet; will exchange for choice Light or Dark Brahmas, 
Buff, Partridge, or White Cochins. Send in your birds to 
J. B. BRIGGS, Russellville, Ky. 
RUMPLESS FOWLS.—0ne pair, extra fine. Cock white, with 
rich buff wing-bows. Hen white throughout; has laid since January 10, 
1874, almost continually. Will exchange for Pigeons—either Pouters, 
Fantails, or Nuns. Must be first-class birds. Address 
A. H. FITCH, Jr., Wolcott, N. Y. 
LAWN MOWER, in good order, to exchange for other property. 
What offers? JOS. M. WADE, 39 North Ninth St., Phila. 
WHITE COCHINS.—A choice 1st premium trio, to exchange for 
trio good Black Cochins, or Brown Leghorns, by 
T. T. BACHELLER, Minneapolis, Minn. 
WILL EXCHANGE Light Brahmas, Williams’ stock, for White 
Leghorns or Red Game Bantams, from any reliable strain. 
W. FRANK BACON, Cambridgeport, Mass. 
De emer a is talaga ly. GUS, 
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