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Bemax, sold by chemists, is the proprietary name for prepared

germ of wheat, and is one of the chief sources of Vitamin B. I use the

shredded suet because of its convenience, beef suet gratered would

do just as well. Pekings are very fond of this and their coats indicate

the value of the fat in their tightness and shininess.


Now comes the important question of green food. For nine months

out of twelve, there is no trouble to anyone with a garden. Anything

green is acceptable, hence all weeds of whatever description may be

scattered on the floor of the flight. For the three dead months—January,

February, March—when it is often difficult to obtain anything green

except grass, a few sods are given and as pecked bare renewed.


With regard to the floor of the flight I prefer earth to concrete and

then it can be raked over once a week, all rubbish removed, and forked

over every three months where there is bare soil. There is no doubt

birds find lots of interest in soil and about plant roots.


As to water, have it running if you can, and in any case see that

there are no perches immediately over any receptacle containing it for

drinking. I keep a meal-worm box going and supply a few now and

then but not as a regular part of diet.


I hope other members will follow my example and give me the

benefit of their experience.



REVIEW


LES OISEAUX, Vol. I, Seconde Edition


This is a completely new edition of the work issued in 1925,

which was the French version of our own Aviculture , vol. i. It

will be remembered that this manual of aviculture was published

conjointly by the Avicultural Society and la Societe nationale

d’Acclimatation de France, and was the work of various writers,

all authorities on their subjects.


This new edition has been completely revised, in fact almost

rewritten by MM. Delacour and Legendre, and is a masterpiece

of compression and information. The volume now under con¬

sideration deals with the Passeres, the account of which is preceded



