potpoacher 27 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I am interested In keeping pigeons, but, like all the animals I keep they would have to pay their way and meat sounds the best way. if anyone could point me to a good breed and possibly a breeder it would be very much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Traditionally, people always kept the bog standard 'Road Hacker', didn't they? Columba livia. Rock Dove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,970 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Kings and runts are the only eaters I've heard of. Racers are probably the easiest large type to get hold of though and would maybe fatten up with the right feed? Or just shoot some woodies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Kings and runts are the only eaters I've heard of. Racers are probably the easiest large type to get hold of though and would maybe fatten up with the right feed? Or just shoot some woodies. buy an air rifle .... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,970 Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 I could feed the family twatting lost racers and woodies off mine and next doors roof there's tons of em. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
potpoacher 27 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 thanks for that. I had thought of racers as they are so easy to get hold of. I do have an air rifle, but I just cant shoot enough!! I have also thought about doing rabbits for meat. while im thinking of it, has anyone tried guinea pig? no, seriously, I am interested in the idea!!!!! thanks again for the replys and keep them coming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted July 15, 2013 Report Share Posted July 15, 2013 (edited) thanks for that. I had thought of racers as they are so easy to get hold of. I do have an air rifle, but I just cant shoot enough!! I have also thought about doing rabbits for meat. while im thinking of it, has anyone tried guinea pig? no, seriously, I am interested in the idea!!!!! thanks again for the replys and keep them coming. they eat guinea pigs in peru ---- have a look on google images ------------Modena pigeons are a good sized meaty pigeon that look nice ... as for rabbits my old man used to breed new Zealand whites and californian giants for meat.... Edited July 15, 2013 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
potpoacher 27 Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 thanks for that. I had thought of racers as they are so easy to get hold of. I do have an air rifle, but I just cant shoot enough!! I have also thought about doing rabbits for meat. while im thinking of it, has anyone tried guinea pig? no, seriously, I am interested in the idea!!!!! thanks again for the replys and keep them coming. they eat guinea pigs in peru ---- have a look on google images ------------Modena pigeons are a good sized meaty pigeon that look nice ... as for rabbits my old man used to breed new Zealand whites and californian giants for meat.... thanks for that. I was just thinking that rabbits, guinea pigs and pigeons breed quickly and prolifically, don't eat too much or find most of the food themselves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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