. The Robinson method of breeding squabs; a full account of the new methods and secrets of the most successful handler of pigeons in America .. . ing priceof squabs may be figured out to a nicety. Roosts for the breeding pigeons should be tacked to thesouth and end walls of the squab house. These roosts shouldbe made of inch lumber 5 in. x 6 in. square. Set two piecesv shape and tack the roost (apex up) to the side of the roost for each pair of birds will suffice. When onepigeon is not on the roost the other is on the roof or on thehest. The construction of the roost makes it impossi
. The Robinson method of breeding squabs; a full account of the new methods and secrets of the most successful handler of pigeons in America .. . ing priceof squabs may be figured out to a nicety. Roosts for the breeding pigeons should be tacked to thesouth and end walls of the squab house. These roosts shouldbe made of inch lumber 5 in. x 6 in. square. Set two piecesv shape and tack the roost (apex up) to the side of the roost for each pair of birds will suffice. When onepigeon is not on the roost the other is on the roof or on thehest. The construction of the roost makes it impossible forone bird to soil another bird on the roost immediately under-neath. Do not provide one pole for a roost (as in a poultryhouse). The roosting habits of pigeons are not like thoseof hens. You must have separate perches. If you have onlyone perch, one bully cock pigeon is likely to swagger downthe line sweeping ofif all the others and disputing ownershipwith them. There should be a wire door leading from the passagewayto the interior of the squab house. You will go in and outof this door to clean the nests, pick up squabs from nests 19. INTERIOR OF SQUAB HOUSK. This illustrates how the perches are made and fastened to the walls. Kail up as many asthere is room and whitewash them. 20 built on the lioor, etc. In the middle of the house, on the floor, place an egg-crate or other light structure, tacking it lightly to the serves two purposes. On it place hay, grass, straw, etc.,to be used by the birds in building their nests. It also servesas a wind-break. It modifies the force of the air blown bythe wings of the pigeons as they fly from their nests outthrough the windows into the pen. Were it not there, thefloor would be swept clean by the force of the wind fromthe wings. There should be a layer of sawdust one to two inchesthick on the floor of the house. This prevents the nappiesfrom being broken if by birds quarreling they are pushedout of the nests. On a board fl
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