THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



simultaneously to insure the birds' comfort. 

 Dalmatian powder, dusted into the feathers 

 from an ordinary flour dredger whilst the bird 

 is held by the feet, head downwards, is the most 

 effective method of banishing the first class. 

 Powder the flock every night for a week; then 

 twice a week for two weeks. If the work is done 

 thoroughly, and in conjunction with house- 

 cleaning, no further applications should be 

 necessary until next fall. 



The lime, carbolic and kerosened whitewash, 

 recommended in September, will have kept the 

 walls free from intruders, if it has been dili- 

 gently applied; but the roofs, cracks and 

 crevices in the nent-boxes or other fittings 

 should be painted twice a week throughout the 

 year. 



Provide dust-baths. A box a foot and a half 

 square and a foot deep, half filled with fine ashes 

 or dry earth, and placed in a sunny place, will 

 be used readily by the birds, and should be re- 

 plenished once a week. 



Exercise is as essential as cleanliness. Have 

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