. Canaries : their care and management. Canaries. 18 farmers' bulletin 110. during the dsij. They are often found in tlie slits at the ends of the perches or in the round piece of metal forming the support at the top of the ordinary wire cage. In wooden cages they hide in cracks, nail holes, or crevices, and their presence is betrayed upon close examina- tion b}'- minute white spottings. If unnoticed, they multiply rapidly and sap the strength of the bird by sucking its blood. When their presence is suspected, remove the bird temporarily and either clean the cage thoroughly with a solution of
. Canaries : their care and management. Canaries. 18 farmers' bulletin 110. during the dsij. They are often found in tlie slits at the ends of the perches or in the round piece of metal forming the support at the top of the ordinary wire cage. In wooden cages they hide in cracks, nail holes, or crevices, and their presence is betrayed upon close examina- tion b}'- minute white spottings. If unnoticed, they multiply rapidly and sap the strength of the bird by sucking its blood. When their presence is suspected, remove the bird temporarily and either clean the cage thoroughly with a solution of one ounce of commercial car- bolic acid in a gallon of water, applied with a small brush, taking care to reach all crevices; or immerse the cage in boiling water, keep- ing it covered for several minutes. In addition, insect powder may be used as for the gray louse. Where facilities for frequent bathing are offered and the cage is kept clean, there is usually little trouble w^itli either mites or bird lice. When a bird is sick and neglects its customary bathing, cleaning, and preening, it is surprising to see how rapidly these pests mul- tiply. With care, however, they may be completely eradicated, though fresh outbreaks are liable to occur when new birds are brought in. CARE OF FEET AND ^ As a canar}^ grows old it will be noticed that its claws get long Fig. 5.—Diagram of foot of canary with and Catch OU the IDCrcheS and overgrown claws. A, Terminal blood . vessel; B, point at which claw may be WireS aS it hopS about the cage. trimmed without injury. j^ a state of nature the activities of the bird as it moves about on the ground or among twigs and limbs keep the claws properly worn down. Confined in a cage, the canary is less active, and while the rate of growth of the claws remains the same they are subject to much less abrasion. It is necessary, therefore, to trim them with a pair of sharp scissors every few months. It is important to watch the condition of the claw
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