GENERAL REMARKS. 57 



Sometimes in spring a hen falls ill, and in 

 spite of all the remedies given to her, dies. 

 This proceeds from warmth of constitution ; 

 hearing the cock sing, they incline to pair, 

 and pine if kept separate. 



When Canaries throw their seeds about 

 the cage without eating them, it shows they 

 want purging, which is easily done, as we 

 have already described. 



When a Canary has broken a leg or wing, 

 put him in a cage without perches, with soft 

 hay at the bottom, putting also his food 

 within his reach. This cage should be 

 covered, that he may not be disturbed. Na- 

 ture must be the surgeon, and will cure him 

 ill a few days. 



When you want to send birds into the 

 country, to any considerable distance, pursue 

 the following method : Choose a proper time 

 of the year ; i. e., let it not be in the height 

 of summer, or depth of winter, but when 

 the weather is temperate ; if possible, the 

 birds should be rested every third day. 



They should be put in a wooden cage of a 

 good width, but not too high ; so that they 

 may run about the bottom, but not fly. — 

 Keep a thin covering over the front of the 

 cage, so that they may have a little day hght 

 to feed by and exercise themselves. 



You must also put in their water pan a 

 sponge ; as when they are thirsty they peck 

 at it, and it saves the water from spilling; 

 by these means your canaries will not suffer 



