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any granary, will immediately revive them, 

 if given when they are either drooping or 

 sick. Boiled egg is also excellent. 



The Mocking-bird, when caught in an 

 adult state, should be placed at once in a 

 cage, which should be covered at the top 

 with wood, and entirely round the sides 

 with a linen cloth. This should remain 

 for a few days; during this time allowing 

 him space for air. Then it may be re- 

 moved. The covered top prevents him 

 from injuring himself in his vain attempts 

 to escape; for birds will always make the 

 most zealous exertions to get out from 

 the loftiest part of their place of confine- 

 ment. 



This apparently wild bird may be readi- 

 ly taught to breed in confinement; and if 

 the proper rules are observed, he will do 

 so as safely and as certainly as he would 

 in his native woods. 



A room should be partitioned off ten or 

 twelve feet square, with one window, 

 which should be covered on the outside 

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