P. J. Lambert—A Few Tit-bits on Pheasants



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and scarcely a human being, other than a farmer here and there, is

ever seen, so one can safely rule the human element out.


I am perfectly sure that this beautiful species would be com¬

paratively easy to breed if a hole was cut in the wire netting of the

aviary when the young hatched, and the parent birds allowed full

liberty of a large garden to occupy their time in searching for insect

life for the young.


As I only had one pair I thought it rather a risk to take, but should

I ever attempt to breed Bluebirds in the future I shall certainly take

the risk.


Should any member desire anything exciting in the way of aviculture

I can recommend the breeding of Bluebirds and finding wild Robin’s

nests under which to place their eggs.


I can guarantee him an abundance of excitement and, furthermore,

venture to state from experience that he will not sleep much.



A FEW TIT-BITS ON PHEASANTS


By P. J. Lambert


I was pleased to see Mr. Beever’s article on Pheasants. I quite

agree with many of his remarks. It does seem a great pity that more

parks and zoos do not erect a few aviaries for Pheasants. How rarely

one sees fancy Pheasants except in private collections. Now what

is the more beautiful and inspiring, a few aviaries of Pheasants or a cage

of ugly little monkeys ? One could almost compare a bush of wild

roses in full bloom to an aspidistra plant! Monkeys may amuse

children but surely God’s more beautiful creations are more uplifting

to the mind of a child. I also with my friend Beever would willingly

give a few Golden and Silver cocks to any Park Committee who wished

to start a collection. Most certainly a club should be formed, and this

would be the very best method of increasing the number of fanciers.

Poultry shows would be encouraged to give us a class, but I do not

think agricultural shows would be suitable as these are generally

held at this time of the year and most of the Pheasants are in full

moult and look a sorry crowd.


Mr. Beever’s list of the most striking and beautiful Pheasants is



