The Robinson Method of Breeding Squabs: A Full Account of the New Methods and Secrets of the Most Successful Handler of Pigeons in America (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Elmer Rice

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266435343 ISBN 13: 9780266435341

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the art of profitable squab handling with practical, field-tested methods.

This comprehensive guide shares the New World approach to raising healthy Homers, managing housing, and boosting earnings through smart breeding, careful sorting, and efficient shipping. Learn reliable practices that have helped pigeon breeders build steady, profitable operations.

The book covers practical steps from selecting stock to packing for market, with emphasis on keeping stock healthy, records-keeping, and adapting space to your flock. It explains how to evaluate birds, use mated adults for quick returns, and structure living spaces for safety, cleanliness, and easy management. You’ll also find guidance on market considerations, crate design, and handling live shipments to maximize value and minimize losses.

• How to choose and pair stock for reliable squab production
• How to set up clean, efficient housing and flying pens
• Techniques for sorting, processing, and packing squabs for market
• Smart shipping advice, crate construction, and recordkeeping

Ideal for readers of practical farming and poultry-keeping, this edition offers tested tips for building a steady squab business.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266435343
• ISBN 13: 9780266435341
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 82