The garret is lined with the nests. The danger to watch out 

 for in such a location is mice. Tin or fine mesh wire should 

 be used plentifully in the corners and on the floors of the 

 garret, or rats will get in and kill the squabs. With careful 

 tinning, trouble will be avoided. 



It is also possible to utilize the upper part of a barn. The 



HOW TO KEEP PIuEONS IN A GARRET. 



Build a ilyiiig peu out from the windows for skTligbt) and line the garret with neBts. City- 

 people wlio may have no laud can breed sqiiabg auccessfully and with little effort, in this way.. 

 It is not necessary to heat the garret— the pit^eons thrive no matter how cold is the weather. A 

 barn which has a loft may be arran ged in practically the su me man uer. 



flying-pen should project out from the roof just as in the 

 case of the garret already described. The loft may be 

 reached either by stairs or a ladder. It should be completely 

 .boarded in and the floor protected all around by fine mesh 

 wire, or tin, so that rats cannot get at the interior. 



Many beginners wish to raise squabs until they get a flock 



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