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give wheat, cracked corn, and peas in equal parts; in the 

 afternoon give equal parts of cracked corn, peas, Kafir corn, 

 and millet. The birds should be fed in the pen rather than 

 in the fly. 



Water the birds every morning before feeding, using 

 nothing except fresh pure water. Always clean out the 

 fountain before filling. 



Bathing is very essential to the health of pigeons. In 

 summer they should have an opportunity to bathe at least 

 every other day. In winter the bath should be given only 

 on bright, sunny days. It is essential to clean house once 

 every week. After cleaning the nests, put powdered car- 

 bolated lime in all cracks, cornerSi and damp places. 

 Sprinkle the floor with lime and sprinkle a bucket of sand 

 evenly over the lime. 



