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ParagraphPageSECTIONI.GENERALPurpose11Methods21Origin and history31Nature41Utility52II.DESCRIPTIONGeneral appearance63Weight73Plumage83Head93Neck103Body113Respiratory channels125Digestive organs136Bloom or milt146Molt158Varieties of feathers169III.CARELoft1711Preparation of loft to receive pigeons1811Receipt of pigeons at loft1911Watering2014Feeding2115Pigeon feed2216Bathing2325Catching and handling2425IV.LOFT MANAGEMENT AND RECORDSRoutine2528Classification of pigeon colors2628Records and reports2729Banding2837Loft equipment2939Message holders3042V.TRAININGResponsibility for training3145Qualifications for pigeoneers3245Introduction to pigeon training3346Settling pigeons3446Training for messenger service3550Delivering pigeons by parachute3658VI.MATING AND BREEDINGMating3762Sex3862Selection of stock3962Line breeding4064Nests4164Control of breeding4264Laying4365Hatching and feeding4465Identification4565Culling4665VII.DISEASES AND MEDICINESGeneral4767Prevention of disease4867Control of disease4967Anatomy and physiology5068Indications of sickness5169Diseases5269External parasites5373Internal parasites5477Treatment of injuries5581Medicines5682