Contained in this book is a comprehensive guide to the owning of and
caring for canaries, containing answers to frequently asked questions
with sections on bird choice, training, aviaries, and common ailments
and cures. Written in the style of concise questions and answers
complete with a wealth of helpful illustrations and diagrams, this text
constitutes the perfect starting point for prospective canary owners, as
well as being of value as a reference book for existing avicultural
enthusiasts. Chapters contained herein include: 'The Home Canary', 'The
Home Cage and How to Clean It', 'Training the House Bird', 'Taking up
the Hobby', 'Breeding in Cages', 'Selecting Breeding Stock', 'General
Management of Breeding Stock', 'Breeding for Exhibition', 'Pairing Birds
for Breeding', 'Close Ringing of the Young Birds', and many more. We are
proud to republish this antique book with a new introduction to the
subject of aviculture.