will get the air and exercise which their nature demands. 



SQUAB HOUSE AND FITTINGS. 



The essential points in the construction of the squab- 

 house are these, that it should face the south, or east, 

 or whence the least wind and most sun comes, that it be 

 raised ofif the ground by short posts or stone pillars so rats- 

 cannot breed under it, that it have a double floor to keep 

 out dampness, and that it be provided with windows for ven- 

 tilation. Its shape may be varied to suit the fancy of the 

 -Owner, but the simplest will be foimd to be the best. The 

 simple pattern may be extended at any time, growing as the 

 business' grows. 



First, then, if you are starting to make a new building,, 

 select a location on fairly high, dry ground. It is not neces- 

 sary to go to the side or top of a hill, in fact there would 

 be too much wind in such a location. Pick out a place that 

 is not a meadow but whose soil is loose, giving indication of 

 good drainage. Set the foimdation posts so that if you are 

 called upon to extend the building at any time, it will run 

 east and west on fairly level land for a distance of two hun- 

 dred feet or more. 



Use cedar or locust for the posts, or you may build up 

 stone at the four corners. Elevate the foundation timbers 

 from one to two feet above the ground. Shingle all around 

 the building, also the roof, liut do not shingle the end which 

 faces the direction in which you later may extend the squab 

 house. Then you will not have to rip ofif the shingles whew 



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