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British Cage Birds. 



are very clannish, associating together in numbers varying from 

 ten to thirty or more. These birds will not breed in confine- 

 ment ; in fact, they can only be kept alive in health by 

 exercising great care, and giving a frequent change of diet. 



Diseases and their Treatment . — These birds are liable to 

 the same complaints as Long-tailed Tits, and require the same 

 remedies. For treatment of ordinary ailments, see Chapter V., 

 on "Diseases." 



