The Canary Book: Containing Full Directions for the Breeding, Rearing, and Management of Canaries and Canary Mules; Cage Making, &c.; Formation of Canary Societies; Exhibition Canaries, Their Points, and how to Breed and Exhibit Them; and All Other Matters Connected with this Fancy ... |
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... dark or even a medium blue . Some people colour their cages black inside to show clear jonque and mealy birds in , thinking that the greater the contrast the more advantageous it is to the birds . I have tried nearly all colours and ...
... dark or even a medium blue . Some people colour their cages black inside to show clear jonque and mealy birds in , thinking that the greater the contrast the more advantageous it is to the birds . I have tried nearly all colours and ...
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... , mixed with sour beer or thin gum and water , with a little moist sugar added to it . To make it light or dark depends entirely upon the quantity of pigment used . After you have given a cage a coat 14 The Canary Book .
... , mixed with sour beer or thin gum and water , with a little moist sugar added to it . To make it light or dark depends entirely upon the quantity of pigment used . After you have given a cage a coat 14 The Canary Book .
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... darker by giving it a second coat . After the stain has dried thoroughly , you may proceed to varnish . The following is an excellent recipe for spirit varnish : Gum shellac ( orange ) , 6oz .; gum sandrac , oz .; amber resin , oz ...
... darker by giving it a second coat . After the stain has dried thoroughly , you may proceed to varnish . The following is an excellent recipe for spirit varnish : Gum shellac ( orange ) , 6oz .; gum sandrac , oz .; amber resin , oz ...
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... dark stone colour . The roof is slated and spouted , in all respects like an ordinary dwelling . I have the town water laid on , which I find very convenient . Anyone who has sufficient ground space , and as much as £ 25 to spare , I ...
... dark stone colour . The roof is slated and spouted , in all respects like an ordinary dwelling . I have the town water laid on , which I find very convenient . Anyone who has sufficient ground space , and as much as £ 25 to spare , I ...
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... dark mules sometimes designated - I began to turn my attention to the subject more closely . SIB - BRED BIRDS . - Having determined to enquire into this subject , I paid a visit to a person who had obtained consider- able notoriety in ...
... dark mules sometimes designated - I began to turn my attention to the subject more closely . SIB - BRED BIRDS . - Having determined to enquire into this subject , I paid a visit to a person who had obtained consider- able notoriety in ...
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AMATEURS appearance aviary Belgian canaries best birds birds bred blood body bottom breed breeders breeding-cage buff cage cayenne cayenne pepper Cinnamon clear birds clear body cloth gilt cock colour common canary considered Coppy crested birds Crested Norwich cross Crystal Palace dark feathers disease egg food eggs evenly-marked birds exhibition exhibitors eye-markings fanciers Fancy canaries Fancy Pigeons feed frequently front give goldfinch green food gum arabic head Illustrated jonque keep known Lancashire legs likewise Lizard canaries London Fancy male bird marked birds moult mules necessary neck nest Norwich canaries Norwich Fancy obtain pair paper perch piece plain-head points post 18 Practical prefer price 18 prize procure produce reared round Scotch Fancy season secretary seed show birds show-cages society spangling specimens strain tail variety of canary whilst wing wire wood yellow Yorkshire young birds
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