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and happy disposition. The moult is probably the most dis- 

 tressing malady with which it has to contend, so that at this 

 time it is necessary to bestow upon it more than the ordi- 

 nary share of attention. A frequent change of diet, a few 

 glimpses of sunshine, plenty of fresh air and clean water, a 

 frequent cleaning out of the cage, and renewal of sand and 

 gravel, are then of the utmost benefit, and attended with the 

 best results. 



