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as bad management to buy' cheap Homers and run the risk 

 of getting old and wornout birds. 



BEST WEIGHT FOR SQUABS. 



Squabs that weigh less than eight pounds to the dozen 

 are not desirable, as they sell at a price which drops rapidly 



A While Homer. 



as they run below eight pounds to the dozen. It costs 

 just as much to raise a dark-fleshed and light-weight squab 

 as it does to raise a big plump bird with white flesh; and 

 a pair of pigeons which produces dark squabs of light 

 weight should be disposed of. Select all the time for heavy 

 weights in your squabs and get the top of the market. 



