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floor of the cage should be made movable, that it may be 

 more easily cleansed and strewed with coarse sand. 



Being naturally inhabitants of a warm climate, and ren- 

 dered delicate by constant residence in rooms, and so, in a 

 manner habituated to a temperature similar to that of their 

 own country, great care is necessary in winter, in order that 

 the same or a similar temperature may be preserved, avoiding 

 the exposure to cold air, which, however, refreshes in summer, 



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cannot be otherwise than prejudicial to them, causing sickness 

 and even death. To keep these birds in a healthy and happy 

 frame, it is very important to observe that, in summer, they 

 be frequently hung in a cage in brilliant daylight, and if 

 possible, placed in the warm sunshine, which, especially when 

 bathing, is very agreeable to them. 



The most important consideration in the management of 

 the male is his food. The more simple and true to nature 1 



