The Dovecote and the Aviary: Being Sketches of the Natural History of Pigeons and Other Domestic Birds in a Captive State, with Hints for Their ManagementW.S. Orr, 1851 - 458 pages |
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Page vii
... Pairing of Pigeons.— Two hens will pair together . - Widowed Pigeons . - Young birds . Differences among the eggs and the very young . - Providential adaptations • PAGE 1 34 CHAPTER III . CLASSIFICATION OF PIGEONS . PAGE Proposed classes.
... Pairing of Pigeons.— Two hens will pair together . - Widowed Pigeons . - Young birds . Differences among the eggs and the very young . - Providential adaptations • PAGE 1 34 CHAPTER III . CLASSIFICATION OF PIGEONS . PAGE Proposed classes.
Page ix
... Pairing.- Nesting and incubation . - Education of the young . - Severe discipline.— Watchfulness . - Voices . - Interesting pets . - Plumage and varie- ties . - Hybrids . - Heralds of Peace . - The Irish Dove • • PAGE 150 CHAPTER VI ...
... Pairing.- Nesting and incubation . - Education of the young . - Severe discipline.— Watchfulness . - Voices . - Interesting pets . - Plumage and varie- ties . - Hybrids . - Heralds of Peace . - The Irish Dove • • PAGE 150 CHAPTER VI ...
Page xii
... pairs . - The Dutch and English modes of pinioning . — Delight at liberation . - Jealousy , muteness , and politeness . - Mode of fish- ing . Diet . - Services rendered . - Sad misadventure.- Habits in captivity . Congregation of Storks ...
... pairs . - The Dutch and English modes of pinioning . — Delight at liberation . - Jealousy , muteness , and politeness . - Mode of fish- ing . Diet . - Services rendered . - Sad misadventure.- Habits in captivity . Congregation of Storks ...
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... pair of perfect creatures , male and female , able to traverse long distances in search of subsistence , and to fulfil the grand law , “ in- crease and multiply . " This alone would be wonderful ; but to the innate energies implanted ...
... pair of perfect creatures , male and female , able to traverse long distances in search of subsistence , and to fulfil the grand law , “ in- crease and multiply . " This alone would be wonderful ; but to the innate energies implanted ...
Page 15
... pairs tenanting the rocks along the course of the Hudson . " In the United States , " I can speak from per- 66 Mr. Thos . S. Woodcock says , sonal observation , that Fancy Pigeons are cultivated in great variety . I knew one person in ...
... pairs tenanting the rocks along the course of the Hudson . " In the United States , " I can speak from per- 66 Mr. Thos . S. Woodcock says , sonal observation , that Fancy Pigeons are cultivated in great variety . I knew one person in ...
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