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AMERICAN SQUAB CULTURE 



time the feed must last them between filling periods. The 

 hopper can either be kept in front aisle where the regular feed 

 boxes set or in the nest room. If kept in front aisle the top can 

 be square, which will provide for more grain. 



HOW TO MAKE GRIT HOPPERS 



Grit, charcoal and oyster shell can be kept in open boxes 

 such as a tobacco or a cigar box but pigeons will foul anything 

 kept before them with an open top. The best plan therefore 

 is to provide a special box for the purpose which will be 



THREE-COMPARTMENT GRIT HOPPER 

 A three-compartment hopper is the best arrangement for providing 

 birds with grit, charcoal and oyster shell. When complete the above 

 box has a cover either hinged on or made with cleats on the under 

 side of the cover to keep it in place. The latter is preferable. 



