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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... tail saw , and a key- hole saw , and if you intend to make ornamental cornices to your cages , a small frame - saw as well ; two planes at least , a smoothing - plane and a trying - plane , and , if you like , a " jack " plane for rough ...
... tail saw , and a key- hole saw , and if you intend to make ornamental cornices to your cages , a small frame - saw as well ; two planes at least , a smoothing - plane and a trying - plane , and , if you like , a " jack " plane for rough ...
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... tail " the tops , bottoms , and ends of the cages together , by all means do so ; if you are unable to accomplish this feat , try to " rabbet " them together ; failing in this likewise , use glue , in addition to flaws or screws , to ...
... tail " the tops , bottoms , and ends of the cages together , by all means do so ; if you are unable to accomplish this feat , try to " rabbet " them together ; failing in this likewise , use glue , in addition to flaws or screws , to ...
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... tails out , which appears to encourage or promote the process of moulting . If the hens commence to breed in the early part of April - as they ought to do , if in blooming health and condition or even , sometimes , at the latter end of ...
... tails out , which appears to encourage or promote the process of moulting . If the hens commence to breed in the early part of April - as they ought to do , if in blooming health and condition or even , sometimes , at the latter end of ...
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... tail and wing 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.
... tail and wing 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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... for the " keenest competition , " it will be necessary to procure first a very rich - plumaged Norwich bird of either sex , with a clear orange - coloured breast and dark back , flights , and tail , with a clear Mule Breeding . 107.
... for the " keenest competition , " it will be necessary to procure first a very rich - plumaged Norwich bird of either sex , with a clear orange - coloured breast and dark back , flights , and tail , with a clear Mule Breeding . 107.
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