. The Robinson method of breeding squabs; a full account of the new methods and secrets of the most successful handler of pigeons in America .. . AT FEMBBOKE, tONG SQUAB HOUSES. 65 inside of the house, next the wires) the bird will push thewire door and go in. It takes only a day or two for the;pigeon to become accustomed to the trap. If you connectthe trap with a simple make and break electric circuit, thepigeon on its arrival home from its flight will ring a bell inany part of your house or barn. ■ When you have a record of the flyers, you will have aguide for mating. The maj
. The Robinson method of breeding squabs; a full account of the new methods and secrets of the most successful handler of pigeons in America .. . AT FEMBBOKE, tONG SQUAB HOUSES. 65 inside of the house, next the wires) the bird will push thewire door and go in. It takes only a day or two for the;pigeon to become accustomed to the trap. If you connectthe trap with a simple make and break electric circuit, thepigeon on its arrival home from its flight will ring a bell inany part of your house or barn. ■ When you have a record of the flyers, you will have aguide for mating. The majority of fanciers recommend amedium-sized Homer. A large hen should be mated to asmall cock, or a large cock to a small hen. Instead of mat-ing birds of equal age, try an old cock with a young hen, andvice versa. For vitality and stamina, it is best to mate birdsof different colors. A pair of breeding pigeons will occupy the same pair ofnests year after year, and they never will change mates, butyou may break up an undesirable mating if you choose andre-mate the birds according to your determination, using themating coop as described. CHEAP BREEDERS ARE EXPENSIVE. T
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