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must be summer rape, two or three times a week, a pinch 

 of maw seed may be given, also a httle canary seed, but 

 very httle. Lettuce seed, millet, and linseed may also 

 be given occasionally, just a pinch, nothing more. Sweet 

 apple is often given to birds by indulgent but unthinking 



Singing Cage. 



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Cabinet for Singing Cage. 



owners ; it is bad for the vocal chords. A small piece of 

 boiled carrot given once or twice a week, or a sprig of 

 green food has a beneficial effect. Egg-food, or one of the 

 prepared substitutes, may also be given once or twice a 

 week. Should a bird show any signs of huskiness, then 

 a tea-spoonful of lettuce seed may be given for a day or 

 two. 



