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U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

FARMERS’ BULLETIN No. 1327

CANARIES

THEIR CARE AND MANAGEMENT

To meet the requests continually received for information on the care of canaries in sickness and health, this bulletin has been compiled from numerous sources, including personal experiences and observations of the author. It is intended for all who are interested in canaries.

This bulletin is a revision of and supersedes Farmers’ Bulletin 770.

Washington, D. C. Issued May, 1923.

CANARIES: THEIR CARE AND MANAGEMENT.

By ALEXANDER WETMORE, Assistant Biologist, Division of Biological Investigations, Bureau of Biological Survey.

CONTENTS.

Page.

Introduction 1

History 2

Varieties 3

Cages 5

Care of cages 7

Indoor and outdoor aviaries 8

Food 9

Bathing 10

Molt 11

Color feeding 12

Breeding 13

Sex and age 15

Vermin 16

Care of feet and bill 17

Diseases and injuries 17

Broken limbs 18