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like. One of the same description, but of larger dimensions, 

 would not be objectionable for a Nightingale ; but it is not 

 adapted for Larks or Linnets, nor for any of the larger singing 

 birds, such as Thrushes, Blackbirds, or Starlings. 



Fig. 6 illustrates a most convenient and handy cage, 

 and well adapted for a Nightingale, as these birds require 

 plenty of space and a little seclusion ; it is, however, more 

 particularly intended for a breeding cage, either for Canaries, 

 or hybrids between these birds and some of the Finch tribes, 

 such as the Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Linnet, &c. It may be- 

 made of any kind of wood, but it looks very well made in 

 mahogany, French polished or varnished with fine furniture 

 varnish outside, whitewashed inside, and wired with bright 



Fig. 7. Breeding Cage for Finches. 



tinned iron wire. All good and satisfactory cages ought ta 

 be dovetailed. In other respects the engraving fully explains 

 itself. 



Fig. 7 is an illustration of a cage designed expressly for the 

 purpose of breeding from wild birds in confinement, and more 

 particularly with the view of obtaining hybrids, such as those 

 produced between the Bullfinch and Goldfinch, Bullfinch and 

 Linnet, Greenfinch and Siskin, and similar crosses. It requires 

 to be roomy and convenient, and should not be of less 

 dimensions than the following : length, 2ft. 2in. ; height, 

 1ft. Sin. ; width, llin. At the right-hand top corner is a 

 breeding chamber, which should be separated or divided into 



