CONSTRUCTION OF SQUAB HOUSES 



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Then cover the top with 2 strips of chicken wire 6 feet wide 

 and the front with one strip 6 feet wide. These strips should 

 be run with the building. First nail one edge of the wire to the 

 building, then the two ends, then put on second strip and nail 

 the outside edge to the front of the frame, then the ends and 

 then pull the two inside edges of wire together, and by the use 

 of a 6 penny nail, twist the wires together, which is a better 



CORNER AND CENTER POST CONSTRUCTION FOR FLY PEN 



and quicker way than tying together with a piece of wire, as is 

 generally done. Where there is more than one unit do not nail 

 the top or front strips of wire to the partitions. If the wire is 

 put on right by this method, it will l)e as tight as a drum %vith 

 but little stretching. 



There should be a door or gate leading into each fly pen unit. 

 The best place to have these doors is from each nest room or 

 the aisle opposite each nest room, but if this is not practical, 

 place a wire gate outside near the squab house. 



Always keep in mind when building your squab hous;o that 

 you are the one who is going to take care of the birds and 

 therefore make it as convenient as possible. 



