(12) _Color, sex, remarks._ Color of the youngster and remarks, such as disposition when it leaves the breeding compartment. Generally, sex cannot be determined at this time and is entered at a later date. (13) _Egg disposition._ If the egg is removed from its parents to be hatched by other pigeons, or if it is destroyed, its disposition is entered on the card. _b._ PIGEON BREEDING RECORD BOOK, WD SC FORM 67 (fig. 17). The pigeon breeding record is a _permanent_ record maintained at each loft where breeding activities are conducted. Data are taken from the breeding card of the youngster (see _a_ above) and the breeding record of the parent pigeons, and are entered as follows: (1) _Band number._ Band numbers assigned to youngsters hatched during the year, in numerical sequence. (2) _Color._ Opposite the band number, color and sex of each youngster. (3) _Nest number._ Number of the nest occupied by the parent pigeons. (4) _Band number, color, sire, dam._ Data on each parent, on a separate line. (5) _Band number, color, g. sire, g. dam._ Data for the parent pigeons (grandparents of the youngsters), entered on separate lines, are obtained from the breeding records of the grandparent birds. (6) _Strain._ Opposite their band and color, strains of the grandparents of the youngsters. [Illustration: _Figure 17. Pigeon breeding record._ TL70186] (7) _Notes._ A small space below each entry, as indicated in figure 16, is used to show: (_a_) Date youngster was hatched. (_b_) Performance record of the youngster. (_c_) Band numbers of any of its outstanding offspring. (_d_) Under Sire and Dam, performance record of parent, including maximum flight distance to date, and outstanding racing performance if any. _c._ PIGEON FLIGHT RECORD BOOK, WD SC FORM 1183 (fig. 18). The pigeon flight-record book contains flight records of all the birds housed in one loft and is a complete account of their individual performances and training. Each flight made by a pigeon is entered on its record. A flight record is started for each youngster when it is removed from its parents and placed in the flying loft. The record is kept up to date. Entries should be made as follows: (1) _Band number._ Data on the identification band as shown on the breeding card. (2) _Color._ Color of the pigeons, also taken from the breeding card. (3) _Sex._ If the sex cannot be determined when the form is started, it is entered later. (4) _Hatched._ Date shown on the breeding card. (5) _Flight record._ Record of each flight on a separate line under each column as follows: (_a_) _Date of flight._ Month, day, and year the flight was made. Year may be entered at the head of the column to avoid repetition.