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dish of small size will answer ; one that will 

 easily pass through the cage-door, as some 

 owners never take the bird out of the cage. 

 After the little pet has bathed, dry the cage 

 with a soft towel ; first taking out the tub, 

 which should never be left in the cage, as 

 few birds take more than one bath in a day. 

 If the bird is in a wire cage which can be 

 detached from the bottom, it is a very good 

 plan, which was practised by a friend of the 

 writer. She unhooked the bottom of her 

 cage every day, and lifted off the top (the 

 bird being on the highest perch), and set it 

 on the floor over the bird's bath-tub, filled 

 with fresh water. The little fellow seemed 

 to like it, for he never failed to bathe imme- 

 diately, and splashed the water, hopped 

 away, returned and took another dip, and 

 sometimes several plunges. The cage was 

 then fastened together again, and was per- 

 fectly dry. Some care is, of course, neces- 

 sary to prevent his getting out, but it will 

 be no trouble after a little practice. The 



