the business, and instead of starting with fifty pairs of birds 

 start with ten and learn to handle them successfully. Increase 

 your flock according to the increase of your knowledge. I would 

 not go to the expense of erecting a costly building if I had an 

 old building or part of one that could be utilized to make the 

 start. In arranging the building be sure it is so that the morn- 

 ing and noonday sunshine is on the loft. Sunshine and fresh air 

 go a long way toward success. 



Have the building thoroughly whitewashed, and it is well 

 to mix a little carbolic acid in the lime. This is an excellent 



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preventative against mites and helps to ward off disease. You 

 can arrange small boxes not less than 12 x 12 throughout the 

 building and provide two boxes for each pair of birds. Guard 

 against rats and make every effort to make the loft rat-proof. 



Construct your outside fly according to circumstances. It 

 need not be over 8 feet high and other dimensions according to 

 location and the number of birds. For the beginner the large- 

 squab breeding homer is what you want. Do not buy bargain 

 lots, as they are generally old, worn-out birds, and you can make 

 up your mind that something is wrong or fhey would not be 



