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torn of a wire cage has a projecting rim or 

 ledge around it, which keeps the dirt and 

 seeds thrown out by the bird from making 

 a litter ; and as it is simply fastened to the 

 upper part by hooks and catches, it is easily 

 removed for the purpose of being cleaned. 

 Care must be taken that the bottom is 

 securely hooked to the top, for many a bird 

 has been lost by its dropping off after the 

 cage was hung up, and thus releasing the 

 bird. The receptacles for food and water in 

 the wire cage are very safe and convenient ; 

 barrels open on one side are attached to the 

 side, not hung below, and glass cups set in 

 them, and the open side turned inward. 



For young birds, which are apt to hurt 

 themselves against the wires by fluttering 

 and sporting about, a NET CAGE should be 

 provided. This can easily be made of an old 

 common cage out of which the wires have 

 been taken, and a covering of fine net sub- 

 stituted. 



What are called SCHOOL CAGES are some 



