CANARIES AND CAGE-BIRDS. 



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When it is desired to cage them, cages only of the largest size and strongest 

 construction must be used ; as the powerful beak is capable of demolishing almost 

 any thing short of brick and cement. A special cage is made for Macaws, of brass 

 and iron. A stand is much more desirable, however ; as it allows more freedom, 

 and does not hinder the bird from moving around with his unwieldy rudder, which is 

 a source of constant trouble to him when caged. The regular Parrot-stands, with 

 or without cage-covers, are used. A common stand may be made of gas-piping, in 

 the shape of the letter T, which would do very well. It is better to set this style 

 of stand on a circular zinc base, which should be plentifully sprinkled with sand or 

 sawdust. 



Macaws are very fond of a bath, which should be given in the form of a shower- 

 bath. A favorite way is, to attach a lawn-sprinkler to the hose, and play it directly 

 on him. He will manifest his pleasure in loud, ear-piercing shrieks of delight, and 

 shake himself dry with the vigor of a dog. This should be done only in summer : 

 in winter, lukewarm water may be showered on him from a sprinkling-pot. 



A handsomely matched pair of Scarlet Macaws, very tame and talkative, were 

 valued by their owner at a thousand dollars. 



