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[mykisscrazy]

So I have a birdfeeder in my backyard, about 2 months ago it was discovered by a couple of pigeons. Now we have about 6 to 8 of them pigging out. They can't feed from the feeder but are scratching around on the ground. They look quite fat and healthy. Now I know in certain parts of the world they are considered a delicacy.

Are they safe to eat?
Is it legal?

Just curious

[DavidD]

I hear that 'Squab' can be quite tasty.... 

Are they safe to eat?

- would depend upon what ever else they are feeding on.. and how you feel about it.
And when one is very very hungry - anything that moves will be quite appetizing...

Saying that - can't tell you if its 'legal' in BC... Although there are lots of Pigeons around.  Haven't seen any Pigeon Census personel keeping count.  If a few go missing, who would know? 

[yamadirt 426]

Sounds like you have a chicken problem. Or at least thats what you tell the family they are eating  . really though our squirells are safe as well as our rabbits so i would assume something like a pigeon would be too. Im after some on my buddys farm to try. just waiting to hear back from him. Let you know.

[wizard]

Did you kow Pigeons produce MILK? lol...it's true it's even considered a delicacy.

Baby pigeons are fed this milk by their parents for their first weeks.  extremely high in protein, more then cows and humans!  look it up!

[yamadirt 426]

Well I did it. Cooked up 2 pigeons tonight. I tried to slow cook them on the bbq but over cooked them a bit. The meat texture and taste is very much the same as duck. I'm going to try again next week deep fried. They were easier to pluck than a duck. The amount of meat you get is about the same as a greenwing teal. These were grain fed farm pigeons. "Not farmed pigeons"  So if you like wild duck then give its cousin a try.

[yamadirt 426]

Bagged another yesterday. Put it on the bbq with some oliveoil, salt and pepper. Good eats. My 1.5 yr old loves them.

[Min]

Cool!!  I have always wondered about that myself.  "Farm" area birds would probably be better than the "Downtown" yuppy birds.