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Title
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The Omaha Bird Room
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Date
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1903
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Creator
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Frank Shoemaker
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Description
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Frank Shoemaker - Omaha, Lincoln, and Nebraska Narratives
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Identifier
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321301
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Transcription
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[Page 20] Some of the birds like to drink milk, but most of them shake their heads doubtfully after one taste; although bread soaked in milk is relished by every bird in room. The pan of water is carefully cleaned and refilled every morning. The birds as a rule enjoy the bath at all seasons of the year, but so much individuality is shown in this matter that each bird's opinion on the subject will be given later. There has been an occasional troubled period when lice have been introduced into the room by newly-acquired birds; but this evil we have been able to eradicate by bountiful application of ordinary insect power, each bird being amply treated on those rare occasions whether guilty or innocent, to their vast resentment. The ledges and perches are gone over now and then with a dilution of carbolic acid. On the whole, we have had little trouble of this kind, and the ease with which it has been remedied has taken away the horror with which we formerly viewed such a crisis. As regards friendliness of the birds toward ourselves, we have purposefully never made any attempt to tame or train them, greatly preferring to have them remain their natural selves. Notwithstanding, some of the birds are very friendly with us. Both orioles come to us freely, perching on hand, shoulder, or head. The catbird, while not so amenable, has no fear of us. The wood thrush will take dainties from our fingers, but dashes off with the booty. On rare occasions
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Rights
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The Omaha Bird Room