MATING 67 



parents in the defective sections or section because we liave 

 not mated the liirds s(j that ^^•e may o\erconie the detect. There- 

 fore, in order to improve oiu' stock we must use tiiis method 

 of mating at all times. Careless and incorrect mating A\ill avail 

 nothing and time will l)c wasted. 



Of course we nuist aiiply the same method of mating when 

 we are breeding for color. To get the proper color in pigeon.s 

 very often requires tiie most careful study on the part of the 

 breeder. Let nothing escape your attention when summing up 

 the results from yoin- matings, Imt l)e very observant and use 

 reasoning. If you do not obtain the desired coloring in one 

 mating go at it again and in other ways until you do succeed. 

 This featiu'e of the business requires perseverance but it is the 

 only method by which \ou can attain your goal. Color in birds 

 that are producing sipiabs strictly for commercial purposes does 

 not amount to very nmcli Ijut it does in birds that are bred 

 for exhibition. 



