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MANAGEMENT. 



on this account, from pouters at least, though many of the 

 small and hardy kinds of pigeons will not take advantage 

 of such a long rest. 



Summary. 



The elements of success in breeding good fancy pigeons 

 may be briefly summed up as follows : — Well-bred stock 

 birds, properly paired in regard to their own and their 

 ancestral form, supplied with good food and clean water, 

 provided with proper breeding accommodation, not over- 

 crowded, kept clean, and tended with all reasonable care 

 by one who has their welfare and the love of them thoroughly 

 at heart. 



