CHAPTER XXXVITI 

 HELPFUL HINTS 



Fifty rraotical and Pertinent Tointers on Pigeon Breeding. 



1. Pigeons have no teeth, therefore it is necessary to fecil 

 them Health Grit so they can grind their food. 



2. Do not try to start where some of tlie leading breeders 

 are now. Be willing to start small and learn the business as 

 you go. 



3. Lettuce leaves, cabbage Iea^'es and Swiss chard make 

 excellent green food for pigeons. They are also fond of green 

 rprouted oats but only the green blades should be given to 

 them, never the sprouted seeds. 



4. Stale bread crumbs are relished by pigeons. Be sure, 

 however, that they are not mouldy. 



5: Common pigeons are the least profitable of all. It does 

 not pay to breed them even if they fly at large. 



6. Unhealthy breeding stock cannot and will not produce 

 efficiently. 



7. Keep the ground of the fly covered with clean, sharp 

 sand. Once every month spade the ground in the fiy, rake it 

 down smooth and cover it with a good layer of sand. 



8. A little discouragement proves the sticking qualities of 

 the breeder. 



9. A poor man with a determination can make as much of 

 a success with squabs as a wealthy one. 



10. Pigeon breeding requires putting good common sense 

 into practice. 



11. Do not overlook giving your birds their bath water. 



12. Baths do no harm to pigeons but should be given on 

 clear, warm days. 



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