

Squab Rearing 



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to bathe, and such conditions should be provided 

 as will produce the strongest and most vigorous 

 squabs. 



A variety of grains is usually fed. Cracked 

 corn, wheat, hulled oats, millet, hemp, and other 

 small seeds are much used. As light-colored 

 squabs are preferred, cracked corn is a favorite 

 food. Pigeons are particularly fond of salt. 

 Many pigeon raisers keep a supply of salt ac- 

 cessible to the birds at all times. As the old 

 birds feed the squabs, it is essential that the 

 parents be well fed. A clean sanded floor is an 

 excellent place for feeding the old birds 



