PREFACE 



The purpose of this book is to furnish complete and ready 

 information on all subjects pertaining to the raising of pigeons 

 for profit and pleasure. For the benefit of those who desire to 

 ])ecome familiar with squab breeding, for those who desire 

 to go into the squab or pigeon business and for those who are 

 in the business in any form or for any purpose. 



The rapid growth of the squab industry in America, coupled 

 with the fact that there is considerable to learn about the care 

 and breeding of pigeons, has created a demand for a book which 

 will furnish complete and specific information, and intelligent 

 explanation of the possibilities of the squab industry. 



While there are many things to be learned on the subject of 

 keeping pigeons both for pleasure and profit, much more than 

 one would naturally believe, the knowledge is of such a nature 

 that it can be readily grasped, provided it is sought for in a 

 careful and systematic manner. 



To read this book through as you would a novel, or story book, 

 will give only a slight general knowledge of the subject, but if 

 a thorough knowledge is desired, the book must be read and 

 studied as a school textbook. 



In order to get the most out of the various subjects treated 

 herein, the reader should have had some practical experience 

 previously or be engaged in pigeon raising at the time the 

 book is read. 



In writing on the various topics in this book, I have deemed 

 it necessary to explain certain facts and details more than once 

 in order to cover closely connected subjects in a general yet 



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