160 POULTRY CULTURE 



is conducted on a 5 per cent, commission basis. Prices are 

 quoted on 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 lb. squabs. 



The live poultry markets usually furnish a better market 

 for the squabs of inferior quality. 



Live pigeons are shipped in baskets or in crates, with self- 

 feeders and water cups attached, and a supply of feed suffi- 

 cient to last the birds the entire trip. With this arrangement 

 birds can be shipped any distance and arrive at their destina- 

 tion in first-class condition. 



