154 CARDINAL GROSBEAK. 



die from an accumulation of fat round the 

 wind-pipe. When he is thus affected, it 

 may be perceived by his uttering at inter- 

 vals a wheezing sound. He should then 

 have plenty of coarse brown gravel, which 

 should indeed at all times be kept in his 

 cage, and fed for a few days entirely upon 

 rape-seed, and after a week or so, upon 

 "rough rice" and corn. This will effect a 

 cure. A large pan of water should be 

 constantly kept in the cage, which last 

 should be large and roomy, to allow him 

 to bathe frequently; an amusement for 

 which he has a great predilection. 



