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hemp-seed scattered over it. A little green 

 food every day (when in health), such as let- 

 tuce, chickweed, apple, orange, or something 

 else that he is fond of. Prompt and thought- 

 ful care if he is ill. (See Chapter X.) 



Third. A proper position in the room ; near 

 a window, but out of danger from draughts 

 about it; neither too high nor too low (the 

 bottom of the cage about five feet from the 

 floor is best) ; not too near a register or radi- 

 ator. 



Fourth. Protection at night if the room 

 gets cool, such as a thin blanket wrapped close- 

 ly around the cage, and secured below. 



Fifth. To be taken notice of, talked to, and 

 recognized as one of the family. 



Sixth. To be treated gently; first, last, and 

 always. All violence of tone or movement to 

 be carefully avoided in his presence. 



These rules, conscientiously carried out, will 

 insure to a canary as happy a life as is possi- 

 ble to a bird who has no knowledge of liberty, 

 either from experience or from inheritance. 



