. The practical pigeon keeper. Pigeons. BOXES FOR TRANSIT OF PIGEONS. 61 of the large end of each division of the box two or three holes are bored to admit air, which passes out through the perforated lids and scolloped outer edges. In the box here figured the inlet holes were made in the bottom; but this plan is objectionable for two reasons—(1) It necessitates. Pi-. IS. straw at the bottom, anything else shaking through the holes ; and (2)'whenever the box is set down, unless raised from the floor by knobs or feet as shown La the figure, all inlet of air is stopped altogether, except through
. The practical pigeon keeper. Pigeons. BOXES FOR TRANSIT OF PIGEONS. 61 of the large end of each division of the box two or three holes are bored to admit air, which passes out through the perforated lids and scolloped outer edges. In the box here figured the inlet holes were made in the bottom; but this plan is objectionable for two reasons—(1) It necessitates. Pi-. IS. straw at the bottom, anything else shaking through the holes ; and (2)'whenever the box is set down, unless raised from the floor by knobs or feet as shown La the figure, all inlet of air is stopped altogether, except through the top, and consequently the birds are often taken out reeking with perspiration. The use of feet to some extent avoids this, but not altogether, and weakens a thin box considerably; while by making the holes near the bottom, but in the sides, all difficulty is avoided. The,. 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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