King Pigeons for raising squabs

[WR CLUCK]

I second that. If you have some king pigeons aka "doves" hehe I would be interested.

 

[Harcon]

I see you are also in Middle Tn. I have been trying some Utility Kings in the area. Do you have any for sale? (Harold Rives FB)

 

[laughingdog]

East tn here.. Interested in eating breeds as well. Pigeons hatch and raise quail well. They even feed them, but its nasty watching.

 

[TerryQui]

Wow this interests me. How much do the squab weigh when you take them for food? I am raising pigeons just for fun but it would also interest me alot to add some for meat as then it pays for itself. I garden and have chickens. Providing home grown food is a good thing. Right now all my pigeons are just for beauty.
I have considered rabbits for meat but not gotten into it yet.

 

[Vaugrys]

Any one else out there raise squabs to eat? I have two pair of utility King pigeons that I harvest the squabs at 25-28 days. I dress them out and either prepare them for roasting or grilling, or I will freeze them for future consumption. They are delicious, tender and very nutritious...good protein. The best part is I don't have to do a thing until they are ready. Kings are larger than most pigeons except for Runts and Giant Homers. Any thoughts? I have pics if anyone interested.

I would like to get 2 pairs of Kings. Can you help me find them?