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ing sun, are the worst to which they can be 

 exposed. Some young birds, in fact, leave 

 their nests less than half fledged from this 

 very cause, as nothing adds so much to the 

 quick growth of the feathers, as the warm 

 (not scorching) sunshine, such as flickers 

 down through the leaves of some waving 

 shrub ; and the fresh air and moisture of the 

 summer dew help the nestlings both in their 

 growth and feathering. 



If the hen should have fits while sitting, 

 as is very likely in cold weather, it is best to 

 put her very gently in a warm bath, laying 

 her afterwards on a piece of heated flannel. 

 The greatest care is necessary, however, not 

 to hurt the bird while holding it in the hands. 



While birds are sitting, the supply of 

 food should always be very abundant. 

 Where hard boiled egg is given, powder 

 it fine and mix with grated stale bread. 

 Only a small quantity should be given at a 

 time, and it should never be left to get sour 



in the cage. Well baked stale bread answers 



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