TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dare,Carl
TI  - Profitable squab breeding
AV  - SF 
PY  - 2011///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Pigeons
N1  - Release date is 2011-11-01; Produced by Tyyche and the Online Distributed Proofreading
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N2  - "Profitable Squab Breeding" by Carl Dare is a practical guide on raising pigeons for squab production written in the early 20th century. The book offers reliable information and step-by-step instructions for both beginners and experienced breeders on various aspects of squab breeding, from setting up a breeding facility to successfully marketing the product. It explores the profitability of squab raising, making a case for its increasing popularity as a viable business venture.  The opening of the book establishes the rising demand for squabs as a delicacy and discusses the profitability associated with their breeding. Dare emphasizes that squab breeding can be pursued on various scales—from backyard operations to large farms. He provides insights from his personal experiences and observations of successful squab farms, mentioning the advantages of breeding specific pigeon varieties like the American bred Homer. Additionally, he encourages clear, practical guidance for beginners on topics such as marketing strategies, feeding habits, and breeding conditions, underscoring the book's goal of demystifying squab production as a lucrative business. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37901
ER  -