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perches may be made on strips or nailed to the sides of the loft, to suit 
the pleasure of the keeper. . 
Fig. 3 shows a perch that is especially designed for Carriers. To 
raise Carriers successfully they should have somewhat different ac- 
ccnunodations from other pigeons. Thej^should be kept apart, and 
their perches should be built in compartments, as shown in the draw- 
ing. These perches are built in the form of a frame made of boards 
five inches wide and dividing the whole into two spaces, each measur- 
ing nine inches wide and 12 inches high. A 16 ng each range is fixed, 
on both sides, slips or narrow boards inclined at a level. Each of these 
spaces or compartments forms the perch for a single bird. Figs. 4 and 
fig. 7. fig. 8. 
5 show excellent plans for single-compartment perches, and will do 
well for all varieties except the Pouter and Fantail. The great ad- 
vantage of these perches is that only one bird can occupy each com- 
partment, and there is consequent freedom from fighting. The di- 
mensions may be varied a little to suit the different varieties, but a 
good general size for each division is 14 inches high by II inches wide. 
Perches of the kind shown in Fig. 4 should not be more than three 
inches deep, made of half-inch pine, and fitted with slanting boards at 
the back about five inches wide, to carry off the droppings. The perches 
should be placed about 12 inches from the wall. Fig. 5 is what may be 
termed a plain box stall, and is a cheaper perch (though not so good) 
than the one shown in Fig. 4. The construction of this perch (Fig. 
5) is shown plainly in cut, and is made by fitting the boards 
together in grooves to fit the thickness of material used in making 
them. 
Pouters need more room than any other pigeon. A good plan for 
perches for Pouters is shown in Fig. 6. The measurements of each 
division should not be less than 20 inches high by 14 inches wide. 
