. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1894, . d frying pan, set on fire and then allowedto remain an hour or more with the house shut up will be found effectual, and this should befollowed by a thorough lime washing, half a pint of paraffin being mixed with each gallonof limewash. All birds occupying such houses should also undergo a similar cleaningprocess, pyrethrum powder being dusted over the plumage and well rubbed in under thewings. Where the houses have to be erected and there is a choice of situation, a south orsouth-west aspect should be selected, and a high and dry, in preference to a
. Ontario Sessional Papers, 1894, . d frying pan, set on fire and then allowedto remain an hour or more with the house shut up will be found effectual, and this should befollowed by a thorough lime washing, half a pint of paraffin being mixed with each gallonof limewash. All birds occupying such houses should also undergo a similar cleaningprocess, pyrethrum powder being dusted over the plumage and well rubbed in under thewings. Where the houses have to be erected and there is a choice of situation, a south orsouth-west aspect should be selected, and a high and dry, in preference to a low, moistspot, be chosen, regard being had to the prevailing winter winds in making a choice. Ifthe run, as well as the house, can be roofed over, the benefit to the birds in the winter,by reason of the Cry shelter afforded, will amply repay any extra outlay. Wood, reed,thatch, tarred felt or (if none of these can be obtained conveniently), corrugated ironmay be used as a roofing material. 78 57 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No. 40) A. 1894. ?W*>«»v
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