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British Cage Birds. 



are by nature uncommonly active and energetic, and, conse- 

 quently, thrive best in a large aviary out of doors. With 

 regular and careful attention, and a frequent change of diet, 

 they rarely, when kept under such conditions, ail anything, 

 and will live in confinement for years. If fed too much on a 

 stimulating diet, such as hemp seed and fat meat, they become 

 gross and gouty, and are also liable to epilepsy and other 

 kindred diseases, for treatment of which see Chapter V., on 

 "Diseases." 



