Part 2

In a few minutes, sometimes two, sometimes five or ten, the eyelids will have entirely closed. Still hold the bird carefully for two or three minutes. It may now be handled freely but gently. Held by the foot, head downward, its body is entirely limp, like a bird just shot. It may be tossed about without awaking so long as it is not dropped or hurt in any way.

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Transcriber’s Notes:

Punctuation has been made consistent.

The following change was made:

p. 14: illegible word assumed to be of (removal of the)