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be nothing like so convenient. Further, a cov- 

 ered yard is imperative, if you don't want to 

 lose half your birds in seed and harvest time. 

 There are many breeds of pigeons, but, 

 for squab raising, homers are quite the best. 

 The young common pigeon weighs only six 

 to eight ounces at market age, and is hard 

 to sell at a dollar a dozen. The 

 homer at the same age, weighs from 

 twelve to twenty ounces, and is a 

 plump, appetizing morsel that 

 sells quickly. Good stock will 

 cost $2 a pair. Remem- 

 ber that it is no use to 

 buy birds that are not 

 mates, for pigeons remain in pairs for years 

 unless separated, and if a couple are parted, 

 they often refuse to mate again that season. 

 One unmated male will break up most of the 

 other couples ; so be sure and deal with a 

 very reliable person when purchasing your 

 stock. Returns come so quickly, you can 

 afford to be generous in your outlay. 



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