Bird Doctor!
Country GP's have to deal with a variety of problems, but what do you do when a magpie turns up at your surgery? Waiouru's Doctor Sean Barklie didn't even bat an eyelid. He inspected the patient and decided the suggested cast was not appropriate and prescribed rest and a good diet. The treatment must have worked, for not long after the consultation the patient was well enough to fly the coop. Dr Barklie said he was struck by how Mathew (leftj and Colin Gardyne cared enough about a stray bird to take it to the doctor, insisting that a cast for the bird was in order. "Kids can be quite cruel, some would have
thrown stones at it. I was very impressed they cared and that's what struck me," he said. Dr Barklie is no stranger to animal care after stitching up a pig dog and a goat after a vet could not be found. He laughingly insists he has no intention ofcompeting with local veterinary surgeons.
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Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 630, 2 April 1996, Page 1
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169Bird Doctor! Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 630, 2 April 1996, Page 1
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