This vintage book deals with the Norwich canary, a variety of canary
originally brought over to England by Flemish weaver fleeing Spanish
persecution in the 16th century. It is a comprehensive guide to caring
for and managing this type of canary, complete with details concerning
everything from selection and breeding, to making cages, exhibiting, and
beyond. Highly recommended for those with a practical interest in
keeping or breeding Norwich canaries. Contents include: "Norwich
Canaries", "The Breeding-Room and Cages", "Breeding Time", "The Moulting
Season", "Exhibiting", "Forming a Stud", "Producing the Ideal", "A Fresh
Start", "The Ideal Bird", "Yellows, Buffs and Cinnamons", "Colour and
Size", "Training and Exhibition", "Eliminating Lumps", etc. Many vintage
books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with
this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable,
modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and
artwork.