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days 5 incubation. Both birds shared in incubation and very often

both were in the nest together. I had no chance of inspecting the

eggs during this period. This pair of birds would not touch greenstuff

of any description nor egg food nor mealworms and seemed to survive

only on millet. When their eggs hatched, however, gentles and meal¬

worms were eaten greedily, but not egg and biscuit. On 10th August

the cock bird injured himself and could not fly. August 12th, two young

birds taken out of the nest dead, probably due to the cock bird being

unable to feed. Two birds left the nest 22nd August. August 24th,

gentles discontinued. Result young bird died. Gentles continued but

were not eaten after 30th August. Remaining young one doing well

and was able to feed itself on 7th September. Colour of young dark'

brown with a few red feathers on rump ; the breast feathers being

a little lighter brown covered with faint spots. The beak is black

whereas in the adult birds the lower portion is red. It is about three-

quarters the size of the adult bird.


Should other aviculturists be fortunate in securing a pair of these

Finches it may be worth their while to note that live food seems necessary

and that egg food will not do for a substitute. The pair of Finches

kept in the large cage indoors required more heat than the pair kept

in the heated aviary outdoors, although I do not think they will stand

the winter outdoors without heat. Temperature of outdoor aviary

during winter 45 to 55°. Heat required indoors 60 to 65°.



BREEDING RESULTS FROM THE NASH


BY KIND PERMISSION OF MRS. DUNN


By A. Martin


The very mild weather during the early part of the year followed

by a very cold spell in April and May was all against the breeding of

foreign birds. However, during late May many of the birds settled down

in real earnest and several fine birds were reared. The following is

a list up-to-date.



