Although the moulting of young birds is only partial, as they do not in general shed their wing or tail feathers, they require more care and attention than at their future moultings. It generally takes place when they are about two months old, sometimes when younger, or older. At this time they sleep sometimes during the day, with their head under their wing. They now require nourishing food, and to be kept moderately warm. If the weather is warm open the window, and let them have air; but do not put the cage where there is a draft of air; the same if in a room, do not have opposite windows open, and be careful to shut them, when the cool of the evening approaches. Let them also have the benefit of the sunshine, morning and evening. If too warm in the middle of the day, drop the curtain of the window, or throw something over the cage. With the seed, as before, give, two or three times a week, a bit of baker's bread, moistened with milk, and, once or twice a week, a portion of hard-boiled egg, chopped fine; and, occasionally, some lettuce, or cabbage, and keep a piece of rusty iron in the water dish. By using those precautions, and administering to their little wants, you will soon have your feathered friends in good health and beautiful plumage; and they will amply repay you for your care and attention, by their enlivening and cheerful songs during the ensuing winter.