New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-15
OUEEREST PETS on EARTH
POCKET MONKEYS" SNAKES. CHICK.
EMS AND GANDER AMONG THEM.
TIE FAvoRIT1S OF MISUNDERSTANDING PONY.
vIcToRIAs COLLIE AND SARAH BERN
HARDTs oPHlD1AN COMPANIONS.

HARDTs OPH1D1AN COMPANIONS.
PEI tiny that II can he carried In a won1an's
snuf IS ne pocket monkey" which Is already a
fayoriA with some society women. This little
has face the size Of a 10 cent piece with
small teeth. which he displays when utter
ing the soft. birdhke sound called forth by excite
men, Or fear HIS body Is only few inches !, long
lis neck when sleeping.
one q the chief, ATTRACTIONS Of, the pocket
PTrcnaser places ,,ey hsr anse n between
. IN such AMIGA bic fashion that he makes a friend
q, once. His food consists principally Of bread
end milk and fruit
Arentleman In Louisville. Ky. makes a pet Of a
large white gander. which is devoted TO his owner
a.! accompanies him on his walks II approached
er 5hs and n m ne
rSAs comfort a dog.
Sarah Bernhardt with regard 70 whose strange
PETS new anecdotes continually circulated is
COW dividing her attention between a snake and
young tise- The snake she carries about with her.
earessing Il with every indication Of affection.
A hock OF beautiful white doves IS owned by
little boy r Massachusetts, Many other boys de-
high IN raising pigeons. The lofts IN which the
pigeons kert should be ln1ewashed before and
after ths breeding season. and the nests washed.
dried and pu, away. The breeding ends in
July. for the BIRDS begin moult in August.
Moultlng Is IN i,sef exhausting and II would In
the Young AZ that lime The pairs should be sepa-
rated until spring ny dividing the loft with wire
pigeons have place screened off by wire netting
e. the older ones sometimes III treat the Young
eanded 10 The depth Of half foot. and draughts
carefully excluded
The Jay may he kept n good condition by being
fed SIX TO twelve acorns daily He is cannbal.
The heads and legs Of small birds. obtained fresh
from the poulterers viii furnish dainty dinner
for him. The head If A mouse will also be consid-
cred rare treat.
Some parrots Will enjoy bath with great regu-
la';y, while others absolutely refuse 10 take one.
When ,he bird belongs 10 the refractory order. Il
will be necessary 10 remove the wire grating at
The bottom % the cage. cover the latter with fine
ssIo, and Polly Will revel in sand bath.
canaries owing 10 the reasonable prices at
which they can be purchased TO he found IN
most homes whore pets popular. This bird Is
hardy easily cared for. and CHEEKY companion
hs food should consist OF rapeseed, with occa-
'ansl extras. such as apple orange and hney
chopped hard boiled eggs. Great care should De
taken 10 keep the cage clean and dry When the
o'o has finished his morning bath. wipe the cage
thorough g. and furnish fresh supply Of sand
and gravel daNy Never wet the roosts TO clean
mem Coarse sandpaper rubbed brisky over them
With r.tle patience canaries can he taught 10
Perform many cunning tricks but II is almost in
'araby a, ne sacrifice Of the bird song. Tor one
mat Is much pet;eG handled becomes 50 an
to'bed IN mis- new occupations that song Is
Reelected In some Instances canaries have been
taught by G.nt q endless patience on the par OF .
,eacher. whistle popular airs. one tiny sohsS'''
iearned The Star Spangled Banner.
Among the BIRDS unusually gifted with the 'i,''y
TO megnorize tunes is the blllfnch. This pro IL
native o, Germany where he can be found Hy'"s
wild IS robins do In America. He has req pien9
and gray coat with black on the ups Oh t,.e
wings and black head Although not especia"'
beau,itll 10 look upon. these birds. when taught
Command fancy prices.
They car readily learn 10 whistle any s'i'P'0
melody. by 'ne constant repetition OF the 'u''e
within their hearing and IN Germany the 'a's"e
9. buaucnes Is d large and profitable Dts la
asiy o.t.ers make the training OF tAc 20 ga
narrative side pursuit. The cObbler Keeps 'he NO.
cI d shelf near where he works W me peten.ar9
clearly and with precision the meIooy w~i &C. re-
desires bird o remember IN tin. ne 20 ne
,Sarde6 by hearing the initiative "hls,IlIs III, y.
pilifnch The bird hears only one sons LII .ii a.
MfoIgh without d break or stop. men, u ~. acnrd
proved apt pupil. he begins 10 rear"
song 49,
The value II bullhnch depends largely on wy, M
number - melodies in his roper 4 -
Perfection - h!s rendering The bulnhcH -,
tectionai, but sometimes will display worm .no
shd lasting antipathy for certain ihd!Viuis rouse
,T some reason known only TO hlinseH' "'
MS dislike 1880 IN
When singing and frequently at Other tlincs, "
his tail from side 10 side. bows conunua"y, ~