1907 MORE STORIES OF SUCCESS 
ON A RUNNING BOARD IN THE SUN. 
NESTBOWLS VERY PRACTICAL AND ARE A NECESSITY. BUSINESS SHEET OF A 
BEGINNER WITH SQUABS IN CANADA. On May 5, 1906, I received your lot of seven pairs 
Extra Plymouth Rock Homers, one pair out of tae seven bemg free, as some nestbowls were 
bougit previously, to allow fur the express charges on them. may say that these bowls are 
very practical, as none of my squabs have suffered from sprawled feet as is noticed when earthen- 
‘ware nappies are used. 
Tne breeders were put in the pigeon hous: the same night and it was not long before they 
became acquainted with theirnew home. Full instructions were sent before the pigeons reached 
here and as t 1ese were clear it was very easy to follow them. Sixteen days after their arrival 
there were two eggs in a nest. This was an event, as many friends were interested. They 
were much surprised to see these three-week-old squabs weighing 14 ounces and even more 
than 16 ounces at four weeks. Their common pigeons were looking very small against my 
Plymouth Rock Homers which were looking so fine. It was really funny to hear them taking 
notice of the worderful difference. Mine were looking so fine with their large breasts, their 
bright-looking eyes, their wings which look to be detached from them. The opinion of my 
friends was that they were the finest birds they ever saw. ; : 
At the end of the first month there were four squabs and six eggs, at the end of October 12 
pairs of eggs had been ‘aid and hatched, making a total of 22 pairs of squabs at the end of six 
months. All the squabs of the first August were eaten at a family dinner and proclaimed the 
finest squabs that were ever served on such an occasion. Since that time we disposed of the 
squabs for breeding purposes and for eating. Last winter I had 15 pairs of squabs laid but as 
the winter was very cold some of the squabs died because the parents were not acclimated, 
but I am sure that this winter will not be so fatal as they will be acclimated. Since April, 1907, 
I have had 29 pairs of eggs, of which 26 pairs of squabs have been eaten. In consequence, 
pigeon keeping in Quebec has proved to be a success, a paying business, when proper birds are 
used—that is, the Plymouth Rock Squab Company Homers. : 
Business Sheet of an Amateur Squab Breeder. 
May 5, 1906 to September 1, 1907. 
Total of eggs laid, 66-pairs. 
Total of pounds of-grains, 638, at a cost of $11.47. 
Rations of Grains for Feeding Purposes. 
Winter Summer 
Peas sd ecszgiet bie SAR we St 30 Ibs. 30 Ibs. 
Red Wheat. 2 c+ scan ancedd bhba dee oes Ames ansawae: TTDS, 25 Ibs. 
Buckwheat! socc docstoc oe vesinaet oad etoae ae teas ete SLOSS 15 lbs. 
Cracked corn (not sifted)....... 40 Ibs. 30 lbs. 
During September and October I fed 30 pounds red wheat and 40 pounds peas. . 
The pigeons are sold in Montreal for: 50—70 cents per pair in winter, 45—55 cents per 
pair in autumn, 30—40 cents per pair in spring, 25—35 cents per pair in summer. Average 
price, 40 cents per pair —G. G.. Canada. 
KNOW WHERE TO BUY WHEN THEY 
WANT THE PIGEONS WHICH ARE THE 
VERY BEST IN EVERY RESPECT. In 
February, 1906, I bought pigeons from you 
from which I am raising the finest flock of 
igeons that I ever saw. I am sending to you 
erewith with hopes of getting more from you 
that are equally as good if not better than 
the ones I got last year. The enclosed order 
is partly for mvself and partly for Mr. Ritter, 
wiio has been corresponding with you recently. 
We want pigeons that are the very best in 
every respect.—W. A. G., Ohio. 
BEAUTIES, EXCELLENT LAYERS, VERY 
HEALTHY. In September, 1904, I purchased 
from you 12 pairs of birds. We have in- 
creased our flock to over 100 pairs so at 
present (October, 1907) I am obliged to sell 
some of our young birds for the need of 
making room ‘or others. They are beauties 
and give good satisfaction. They are excellent 
Javers, hatchine fine, large squabs weighing, 
from eight to 12 ounces and are verv healthy. 
Perhaps next year I shall be situated.so I can 
order about pairs of your first-class 
breeders, E. E. H., New Jersey. 
LETTERS FROM CUSTOMERS RECEIVED BY PLYMOUTH ROCK SQUAB COMPANY 
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