. The practical pigeon keeper. Pigeons. BREEDING ARRANGEMENTS. 11 is sitting upon her next batch of eggs. On the olher hand, as such nests can only be made upon the ground, the plan limits the accommodation very much; they are difficult to clean thoroughly out, and are thus apt to become infested with vermin; and most pigeons prefer a higher situation. A shelf is also much more convenient for inspecting what goes on, or for feeding a young pigeon; and, on the whole, after trying both plans, we prefer that of old Moore for general use, movable fences or partitions being easily placed against an
. The practical pigeon keeper. Pigeons. BREEDING ARRANGEMENTS. 11 is sitting upon her next batch of eggs. On the olher hand, as such nests can only be made upon the ground, the plan limits the accommodation very much; they are difficult to clean thoroughly out, and are thus apt to become infested with vermin; and most pigeons prefer a higher situation. A shelf is also much more convenient for inspecting what goes on, or for feeding a young pigeon; and, on the whole, after trying both plans, we prefer that of old Moore for general use, movable fences or partitions being easily placed against any. Fig. 5. nesting-place to prevent the young ones teasing the hen or getting into danger. The nest just figured, where room can be given, is useful for Short-faced Tumblers and such weakly birds; but these can also be accommodated on the floor range of the plan figured at page 8. We have not yet done, however, with the fixtures of our loft. Nothing more seems to have been usual in Moore's time; but in one respect later experience has improved upon him. If nothing more is provided, the pigeons will have to rest at night in their nesting places, and these will receive a very unnecessary amount of excrement, which is objectionable in every wayi We therefore provide roosting perches at the sides of the loft,. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Wright, Lewis, 1838-1905. London, Cassell & Company
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