A SELF-SUPPORTING HOME 



half a pint of grit. Scald the clover and 

 steam the same as for hens. Add the other 

 ingredients, giving them the mixture just 

 warm, and a little softer than you would for 

 hens, night and morning. Cut vegetables 

 at noon, unless they are on free range amongst 

 brush and grass; in which case, halve the 

 night and morning rations, and give nothing 

 at noon after April 15. 



THE RAISING OF PIGEONS 



There is a constant demand for squabs in 

 all the large markets. During the winter 

 they will bring 40 cents a pair, if you have 

 private customers. Even the wholesale 

 prices range from $3 to $4 a dozen. The 

 average estimate for feed is 50 cents a year 

 for each pair of breeders; that will give you 

 at least twelve squabs in that time. Cal- 

 culate for yourself and see if it will not pay. 



Use of the old-fashioned row of holes, and 

 nest boxes nailed to the side of the barn, into 



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