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to be found in the well-regulated bird household. The canary is a 
frugal, old-fashioned little soul. He asks for but few treats, and 
these should always take the form of bird manna, or some other stan- 
dard preparation put up by experienced hands. In the molting 
season bird manna, or some good equivalent, is very helpful. The 
changing of plumage is a weakening process, and unless some extra 
stimulant is provided, no sensible canary will exert himself to remain 
in song, and has all he can attend to in keeping his health. A few 
drops of a wholesome tonic containing iron and an extra allowance of 
Sugar bird hen. buff pied scotch 
Fancy canary. 
four-pointed Yellow Border 
Fancy Canary. 
egg or nesting food will pull the little patient through the annual crisis 
bravely, and bring him out in his Winter overcoat in bright, smooth, 
glossy plumage and full song. ■ 
Sunlight is a powerful agent in the production of fine feathers, 
and a little sweet wine splashed into the bathing water occasionally 
will be attended with good results. The ailments with which canaries 
are afflicted are generally traceable to neglect or inattention Of some 
sort. Old, dusty, rancid, or withered seeds, neglected water cups, 
draughts or irregular temperature will produce asthma, sneezing, 
consumption and a dozen other maladies. Prevention in any case is 
easy — cure is next to impossible. The true friend of the feathered pet 
will see to it, then, that his little charges suffer through no carelessness 
or faulty treatment. 
Timely care makes disease a stranger in the aviary; In the 
event, however, of an ailment it is well to be provided with the few 
