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 81
... usual course of nature is announced as having taken place , it is required that those who make the announce- ment , produce evidence of the appearance of the pro- digy , and the circumstances that attended it . Now the usual course of ...
... usual course of nature is announced as having taken place , it is required that those who make the announce- ment , produce evidence of the appearance of the pro- digy , and the circumstances that attended it . Now the usual course of ...
Page 146
... usual style . " — H . H. feed them with . The usual food of domestic Pigeons is gray peas , but they will thrive also on wheat , barley , and the smaller pulse and grain . Tares are mostly too dear with us to They are fond of the seeds ...
... usual style . " — H . H. feed them with . The usual food of domestic Pigeons is gray peas , but they will thrive also on wheat , barley , and the smaller pulse and grain . Tares are mostly too dear with us to They are fond of the seeds ...
Page 333
... usual condition . " I fear there was some neglect in the severe winter of '47 . The only change in his accommodation was hanging a mat in front of his inclosure , and this was omitted for several nights . One morning he was found dead ...
... usual condition . " I fear there was some neglect in the severe winter of '47 . The only change in his accommodation was hanging a mat in front of his inclosure , and this was omitted for several nights . One morning he was found dead ...
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