38 Pigeons and All About Them. 



out of sorts, then is the time to see it and attend to 

 it. The best hoppers are those of galvanised iron or 

 enamel ware, with divisions to prevent the birds 

 scattering the corn about the floor. For stock birds 



Metal Food Hopper. Earthenware Nest Pan 



the best general feed is maple peas and tares for the 

 medium-sized birds, with the addition of a little dari 

 for the smaller breeds, and some tic beans for the 

 more robust breeds. 



DRINKING WATER AND FOUNTAINS. 



The provision of clean fresh water is a point 

 which must receive great care. In winter the foun- 



Stoneware Fountain. Covered Enamel Fountain. 



tain should be filled regularly every morning, and in 

 summer time twice or even thrice a day should the 

 fountain be re-filled. There are fountains of all kinds, 

 shapes, and sizes on the market, but the best are the 

 round enamel ware ones. vStoneware is apt to chip 



