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Across 4. baby pigeons 6. birds that are too young for the young bird races 11. long feathers in wing 12. important nutrient for feather development 13. record of bird's ancestry 16. number of tail feathers in the normal pigeon 17. type of 'corn' found in commercial feed mixes 19. part of the pigeon's respiratory system 20. grain suggested to keep birds' weight down 22. system for forcing an early wing moult 23. this does the grinding

Down 1. young bird money race 2. the pigeon's breastbone 3. main source of protein in feed mixes 5. system for forcing an early body moult 7. days in incubation period for pigeon eggs 8. awards for first several places in a race 9. pigeons drink from these 10. annual renewal of feathers 14. questionable method of evaluating pigeons 15. fleshy area around eyes 18. area at base of beak 20. hotbed of pigeon racing in Europe 21. needed to grind up grains