Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 264, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1911 — Care of Canaries. [ARTICLE]

Care of Canaries.

In selecting a canary one of the cross-breeds, pure canary with a strain of goldfinch or bullfinch. Is the best to choose, as they are much hardier than the pure oanary and have splendid voices. The best food for canaries Is canary and rape seed, one part of rape to three of canary. From April to September they should have a little fresh green food every day, either

chlckweed, watercress or lettuce. A lump of sugar should always be fcept between the cage wires within easy reach. [ Always give a canary a bath the first thing in the morning. After cleaning the bottom of the cage should be sprinkled with gravel and sand (not sand from the seashore, as the salt will kill the bird). Never hang the cage in a draft or a stiff breese, as canaries are very susceptible to cold. Neither should ft remain nnoovered In a lighted room at night, aa the bird’s song is liable to become Impaired., - <