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British Cage Birds. 



Eeaeing the Young. - — See remarks under this heading 

 in the Chapter on the " Kestrel Hawk " (p. 449). 



Distinguishing Marks of Cook and Hen. — The female is 

 about 14in. from tip of beak to end of tail, and 23in. 

 across the wings. She is duller in colour than the male, 

 the spots on her breast are more numerous and conspicuous, 

 and the face markings are paler, broader, and less distinct. 



Song. — See remarks under this heading in Chapter LXXXIH., 

 on the ''Sparrow Hawk." 



Points to be Observed in Judging. — Good shape ; bold, 

 free, erect carriage, usually termed upstanding ; " close, tight- 

 fitting plumage ; good colour ; distinct, well-formed markings ; 

 the wings and tail free from broken or damaged feathers ; 

 feet and claws perfect. Condition and cleanliness are essen- 

 tial. The exhibit must be steady on the perch, docile, and 

 tractable. 



General Eemarks. — The Hobby may be kept in the same 

 manner as Kestrel and Sparrow Hawks, though it will be 

 found judicious not to give it its liberty until after the 

 second moult, as it is not so confiding as either of the 

 varieties above named, and requires more time to domesticate. 



Diseases and their Treatment. — The Hobby Hawk is 

 subject to the same diseases or ailments as the Kestrel Hawk, 

 and the remedies recommended for the latter on p. 451 

 are equally applicable to the former. 



