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 TABLE OF CONTENTS 



CHAPTER I 



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WHY RAISE SQUABS? 13 



The Squab Industry of America 13 



Raising Squabs for Profit 14 



Squabs Can Be Raised by Almost Anyone 16 



Squabs Can Be Raised Almost Anywhere 16 



When to Start in the Squab Business 19 



The Increasing Demand for Squabs 20 



Pigeon Habits and Characteristics 21 



CHAPTER n 



GETTING STARTED RIGHT 25 



The Way to Start 25 



Raising Squabs for Home Consumption 29 



Raising Pigeons with Chickens 30 



Raising Pigeons for Pleasure 33 



Ornamental Squab House for Side or Front Tard 34 



CHAPTER HI 



CARNEAUX 35 



Origin and Development of the Carneau. . .' 35 



The Proper Weight for Carneaux 37 



Carneaux with Slate Colored Feathers 39 



Yellow Carneaux 40 



White Carneaux 1 41 



Black Carneaux 45 



Utility Rather Than Fancy 47 



Solid Colored Carneaux 50 



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