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should be I X i8, likewise, every other partition. 

 The other partitions should be 1x14, thus leav- 

 ing a connecting passage-way of four inches at 

 the rear between every two nests. For every 

 pair of pigeons two nests must be provided and 

 fifteen or twenty extra for every fifty pairs. 

 This is one of the authoritative rules for profit- 

 able pigeon raising. By having a rear passage- 

 way between the two nests, the squabs can slip 

 from one nest to the other if there is any fight- 

 ing going on. And there is also no likelihood 

 of their tumbling off the nest, as they can indulge 

 the spirit of adventure by climbing from one 

 nest to the other. 



So the partitions of the nests would be even 

 with the flooring in the front. Now take half- 

 inch boards four inches wide and saw them into 

 17-inch lengths; then nail slides on each side 

 of the partitions five inches from the front 

 and slip these 17-inch lengths into place to 

 hold the nests in position. This gives each nest 

 a front platform of five inches for the pigeons 

 to stand on while feeding their squabs and a 

 comfortable place for the male to roost when he 

 is on guard at night- 

 First build the house strong and durable — it 

 may be only a shed in appearance but it must 

 be strong — sixteen feet wide. Then set up 



