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may be said to begin in August. Breeding pens can be erected at 

 a very little cost. Of course, much depends on the number of 

 birds it is intended to raise in a season. If the breeder intends to 

 enter largely into the business, he will have to erect pens sufficient 

 to hold the desired number of stock birds. 



Shelter should be provided in the shape of trees, &c.; creepers, 

 such as passion fruit, should be planted to provide shelter. Where 

 grass cannot be obtained, it is desirable to provide green food, such 

 as cabbage and lettuce. It is necessary to have in the breeding- 

 yards a supply of grit, lime or old mortar, oyster shells or burnt 

 bones (crushed), fresh water daily, which must be kept out of the 

 sun. To keep the roosting-house sweet and free from vermin, use 

 lime and carbolic. Nests should be placed in the back portion or 

 sides of each house, so that the eggs can be easily collected from 

 the outside through a door made for that purpose. 



FIG. 5.— PAIK OF DOBKINGS. 



