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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Page 64
... watched , and if a hen is does not do so before nine o'clock in the morning , but appears dull and drooping , and sitting with her feathers ruffled up , take her out of the cage and examine her . 64 The Canary Book .
... watched , and if a hen is does not do so before nine o'clock in the morning , but appears dull and drooping , and sitting with her feathers ruffled up , take her out of the cage and examine her . 64 The Canary Book .
Page 99
... feathers in each in the upper part of the wing , and corresponding exactly , with all the appearance of being clear elsewhere , with the exception of eye marks , which would still further have enhanced its value . At the age of thirteen ...
... feathers in each in the upper part of the wing , and corresponding exactly , with all the appearance of being clear elsewhere , with the exception of eye marks , which would still further have enhanced its value . At the age of thirteen ...
Page 103
... feathers on the under part of the body the inner feathers or under - flue should be clear as well as the upper or top covering of feathers . When purchasing London Fancies be sure to have them both out of the same nest , if obtainable ...
... feathers on the under part of the body the inner feathers or under - flue should be clear as well as the upper or top covering of feathers . When purchasing London Fancies be sure to have them both out of the same nest , if obtainable ...
Page 104
... feather , and when crossed the same way a second time will be still more so . Indeed , I have seen hens so semi- nude by this process of breeding that the sight of them was offensive . But these hens invariably breed the handsomest ...
... feather , and when crossed the same way a second time will be still more so . Indeed , I have seen hens so semi- nude by this process of breeding that the sight of them was offensive . But these hens invariably breed the handsomest ...
Page 105
... feathers ( eighteen feathers in each wing , and twelve in the tail of a bird is the full number of an ordinary specimen ) , and those covering the body will be found to be scant and thin ; Mule Breeding . 105.
... feathers ( eighteen feathers in each wing , and twelve in the tail of a bird is the full number of an ordinary specimen ) , and those covering the body will be found to be scant and thin ; Mule Breeding . 105.
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