Article about utility pigeons- feed conversion, space needed, etc

[WhisperingOaks]

http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/213221/Squab-raising.pdf
This is the best all around article I have found on the topic, please post your links if you have good info for raising utility birds too.

 

[laughingdog]

Immediately down loads when clicking link but won't open.

 

[IdyllwildAcres]

what is a utility pigeon? Do you eat them?

I really don't know....


Gary from Idyllwild Ca here

 

[Hokum Coco]

what is a utility pigeon? Do you eat them? Yes exactly two breeds that are raised for this purpose are King pigeons and Runt pigeons.

 

[WhisperingOaks]

I'm sorry about the link not opening for you- it opens when I click it. Has anyone been able to view it?

 

[Hokum Coco]

won't open. Really?

Has anyone been able to view it? Yes

Odd Laughingdog opened for me also.

 

[loftkeeper]

the link that was posted is a little uninformed because there are different breeds beside what Is mentioned here in the U S

 

[laughingdog]

My phone problematic. My runts eat under half cup feed each daily and drink cup or two of water, if not freezing.
I had to get shoe box from large boots just for two to just barely fit in.