TABLE OF CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



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WHY RAISE SQUABS? 13 



The Squab Industry of America. 



13 



Raising Squabs for Profit 1* 



Squabs Can Be Raised by Almost Anyone 16 



Squabs Can Be Raised Almost Anywhere 18 



When to Start in the Squab Business 19 



The Increasing Demand for Squabs 20 



Pigeon Habits and Characteristics 21 



CHAPTER H 



GETTING STARTED RIGHT 



The Way to Start 



Raising Squabs for Home Consumption 

 Raising Pigeons with Chickens 



25 



25 



29 



30 



Raising Pigeons for Pleasure 33 



Ornamental Squab House for Side or Front Yard 34 



CHAPTER HI 



CARNEAUX 35 



Origin and Development of the Carneau 35 



The Proper W^eight for Carneaux 37 



Carneaux with Slate Colored Feathers 39 



Yellow Carneaux 40 



White Carneaux 41 



Black Carneaux 45 



Utility Rather Than Fancy 47 



Solid Colored Carneaux 50 



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