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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... never attempted it before . Get a medium - sized soldering - iron and a stick " of solder from a plumber - it is simply a mixture of pewter , lead , and block tin ; but , as only a small quantity will be needed , it is cheaper to buy it ...
... never attempted it before . Get a medium - sized soldering - iron and a stick " of solder from a plumber - it is simply a mixture of pewter , lead , and block tin ; but , as only a small quantity will be needed , it is cheaper to buy it ...
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... never many days together in a show - cage ; hence the paint , after becoming thoroughly dried and hardened , can do them no harm . I give mine a coat of oil paint first ( white ) , and afterwards two coats of " flattening , " which is ...
... never many days together in a show - cage ; hence the paint , after becoming thoroughly dried and hardened , can do them no harm . I give mine a coat of oil paint first ( white ) , and afterwards two coats of " flattening , " which is ...
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... and round until you cover the entire surface ; then work backward and forward , never allowing the polish to dry in until you obtain the bright surface you require . You may be obliged to Cages and Cage - making . 15.
... and round until you cover the entire surface ; then work backward and forward , never allowing the polish to dry in until you obtain the bright surface you require . You may be obliged to Cages and Cage - making . 15.
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... never permit her to sit , as it is a sign that the hen is not in really good condition , and hence the probability is that the egg will be fruitless , and it will be a waste of time to set her ; in instances of this kind feed the birds ...
... never permit her to sit , as it is a sign that the hen is not in really good condition , and hence the probability is that the egg will be fruitless , and it will be a waste of time to set her ; in instances of this kind feed the birds ...
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... never really healthy nor satisfactory , and great difficulties are experienced in endeavouring to rear them ; besides , they very frequently die during the process of moulting , even if they are reared thus far . UNHEALTHY BIRDS . - Never ...
... never really healthy nor satisfactory , and great difficulties are experienced in endeavouring to rear them ; besides , they very frequently die during the process of moulting , even if they are reared thus far . UNHEALTHY BIRDS . - Never ...
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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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Page 432 - Bookbinding for Amateurs: Being descriptions of the various Tools and Appliances Required, and Minute Instructions for their Effective Use. By WJE CRANE. Illustrated with 156 Engravings. In cloth gilt, price 2/6, by post 2/9. Breeders' and Exhibitors' Record, for the Registration of Particulars concerning Pedigree Stock of every Description.
Page 259 - Then take the dimensions from the point of the bill to the end of the tail...
Page 431 - AQUARIA, BOOK OF. A Practical Guide to the Construction, Arrangement, and Management of Fresh-water and Marine Aquaria ; containing Full Information as to the Plants, Weeds, Fish, Molluscs, Insects. &c., How and Where to Obtain Them, and How to Keep Them in Health.
Page 433 - Exhibition Canaries. Full Particulars of all the different Varieties, their Points of Excellence, Preparing Birds for Exhibition, Formation and Management of Canary Societies and Exhibitions. Illustrated. In cloth, price 2s. 6d., by post 2s.
Page 431 - Specimens, &c., &c., to which are added numerous Facsimiles for Study and Reference, and an extensive Valuation Table of Autographs worth Collecting. By HENRY T. SCOTT, MD, LRCP, &c.