They were beloved pets, and bigger strains were raised as “squab” — succulent tasties for fancy dinner tables. But somewhere around the 1930s, the sheen wore off. Pigeons got literally ...

We will probably never know why the pigeon ended up in a Montpelier parking lot. Perhaps it got tired or lost. Or it got left ...

There were no laws restricting the number of pigeons killed or the way they were taken. Because the birds were communal in habit, they were easily netted by using baited traps and decoys. The birds ...

When buying wood pigeon, look for meat that is deep-coloured and relatively clear of damage from shot. Young birds are the best for roasting to ensure tender meat, which is dark, very rich and gamey.

Most baby birds are called chicks, but pigeons can't be normal, can they? No, these weird trash chickens call their babies ...

There were no laws restricting the number of pigeons killed or the way they were taken. Because the birds were communal in habit, they were easily netted by using baited traps and decoys. The birds ...

1. Take the legs of the squab pigeon. 2. Place them in a large saucepan with thyme and garlic. 3. Cover the legs with the vegetable oil. 4. Confit the legs on a low heat until the legs are tender ...

In 2010-2011, farmers in B.C.'s Fraser Valley were hit by a rash of livestock thefts, which included meat pigeons — better known as squab. The problem got so bad, the Abbotsford Police assigned ...

Go green: a fine dish in its own right, Petits pois a la Francaise is also the perfect accompaniment to roast quail or squab pigeon. This gooseberry baked Alaska will brighten any summer dining table ...

The wide world of steak can be hard to navigate when you're trying to figure out which cuts are worth purchasing, but we've ...

Wood pigeons have a voracious appetite for brassicas, including spring cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, and will deterrents quickly strip the leaves off these plants until they are down to ...

Hannah Hall is challenging the view that pigeons are vermin Gutter birds, sky rats, vermin - pigeons don't have the best reputation, but one woman is on a mission to change that. Hannah Hall ...