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Pigeons and All Aboltt Theji. 



be at least four b.v three, and, if possible, should be 

 each cut out of a straicjht .voung oak or elm tree, so that 

 the part which goes into the ground may be in its 

 natural condition — that is, with the bark on. If this 

 is not jiossible, then some extra pieces of wood should 

 be nailed on that portion of each post which is sunk 



Ground Plan of Mr. Richard Woods' Aviaries, at Mansfield. 



in the ground, and it should be well tarred, or treated 

 with some preservative before being put in position. 

 The side stays need not be so strong; l'-_.m. by 2'.jin. 

 will be ample. Each flight should be fitted with a 

 door close to the house so that it is possible to walk right 

 through the range without cominp- out; and in addition 

 each one should have its own separate entrance at the 



