Wetmore, Alexander 1886-1978 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Canaries: Their Care and Management" by Alexander Wetmore is a scientific publication released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in the early 20th century, specifically in 1923. This informative bulletin is aimed at pet enthusiasts and potential canary breeders, focusing on the comprehensive care and management of canaries in captivity. The book discusses various aspects of canary care, including their diet, health, breeding, and general husbandry practices. The content of the book covers a wide range of topics essential for care and management. It begins with an introduction to the history and varieties of canaries, then delves into practical advice on choosing appropriate cages, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring a nutritious diet. Wetmore explains the molting process, bathing requirements, and the significance of color feeding to enhance plumage. Additionally, he addresses breeding practices, sex and age identification, and common health issues, providing clear instructions and remedies for caring for sick birds. Overall, this publication serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in keeping canaries as pets, ensuring they are well-informed on their needs and care. (This is an automatically generated summary.) "Contribution from the Bureau of Biological Survey." "This bulletin is a revision of and supersedes Farmers' bulletin 770." Release date is 2023-12-02 Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1923 Canaries SF Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, 1923 https://archive.org/details/canariestheircar00wetm/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72289 https://archive.org/details/canariestheircar00wetm/page/n3/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72289 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134654.0 72289