FILUNG THE SEI^F-FEEDER WITH GRAIN. 



This shows the construction of the feeder, which is built wholly nf pine. As the pigeons 

 eat, the grain drops down on the inside. One filling of tlie feeder will last two or three days, 

 sometimes a'week (depending on the size of the flock.) In a corner of the above pictui-e, on the 

 ; round of the flying pen, may be seen the straw, grass, etc.,used by the pigeons in building their 



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