THE CANARY BIRD. 
floor of the cage should be made movable, that it may be 
more easily cleansed and strewed with coarse sand. 
Being naturally inhabitants of a warm climate, and ren¬ 
dered delicate by constant residence in rooms, and so, in a 
manner habituated to a temperature similar to that of their 
own country, great care is necessary in winter, in order that 
the same or a similar temperature may be preserved, avoiding 
the exposure to cold air, which, however, refreshes in summer, 
cannot be otherwise than prejudicial to them, causing sickness 
and even death. To keep these birds in a healthy and happy 
frame, it is very important to observe that, in summer, they 
be frequently hung in a cage in brilliant daylight, and if 
possible, placed in the warm sunshine, which, especially when 
bathing, is very agreeable to them. 
The most important consideration in the managemen* ol 
1 the male is his food. The more simple and true to nature ^ 
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