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Show Pigeons at Their Best. Pigeons in the majority of cases are In their prime at' four and five years of age, so that it may be safely stated that that period is about the zenith of their productive powers. Many fanciers do not like to place too much reliance upon yearlings, but if older birds are available It is best to use them as stock birds. It Is best to use an old bird to a yearling, as It Is found the older bird Influences Influ-ences the youngster. Let the youngsters young-sters prove their worth before placing too much reliance on them. |