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THE PIGEON BOOK 



given nvimber from time to time killed off, is the pole- 

 house. 



For this purpose an ordinary barrel can be used, with 

 divisions for the separate pairs of birds. Common white 



A USEFUL POLE DOVE-COT. 



fantails, turbits, or members of the Oriental frill family 

 make attractive inmates to such a dove-cot. The pole 

 upon which the dove-cot is raised should be about 

 10 feet in height. An umbrella-shaped roof, made of 

 zinc, should be fastened over it for shelter, and the barrel 



