![]() ![]() These cages are enameled or painted black both inside and out, although in the old models the wooden frame round the bottom was often made of mahogany, either varnished or French polished, and looked very attractive. The old Lancashire Canary Association also approved of the same cage. To relieve this unnecessary expense the Lancashire and Lizard Fanciers’ Association decided to do away with the legs and adopt the cage as illustrated. ![]() Be that as it may, these legs were a source of expense to exhibitors who sent their birds by rail to the shows owing to the larger cases required to pack them in. It was maintained by many of the older breeders that the “legged” cage gave the bird a more commanding appearance and showed it off to greater perfection. In former times these cages had four wooden legs 4 inches long which made a total height of 18 inches. It also has a flat top instead of an arched one. This cage is similar to the Yorkshire show cage but is much squarer and larger to allow for the size of the bird for which it is intended. ![]() In action it should move freely and effortlessly from perch to perch displaying a certain jauntiness and elegance but without destroying the essential outline of its contours. In position it should stand erect, with the head carried well forward and forming with the back and tail, which should be well curved under the perch, one continuous arc. The Scotch Fancy needs a fair amount of show cage training for successful exhibition. As a temporary measure it is permissible for members to exhibit their birds in standard Border Fancy show cages. This breed is exhibited in an open wire cage of somewhat similar design to that of the Border, though slightly larger in dimensions (See separate leaflet). (See note on the Scotch Fancy Show Cage.) The type of floor covering is optional, but should NOT be oat husks. The perches are the plain oval type as used in Yorkshire show cages. The drinker is of the normal hook-on type, either in metal or plastic and is also painted black. The entire top portion is of wire, the base being of wood, and is painted or enameled black both inside and out. It is neater and lighter than the old clumsy dome-shaped cage that was in use many years ago and shows the bird off equally well. This cage is of similar pattern to the Lancashire show cage, also having a flat top, but is smaller in size. ![]()
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