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mozzribo t1_ir7nymn wrote

Reply to comment by GrizeldaGrundle in Bra wearing pigeons save thousands in WWII by Santasbreastmilk

No. They are called squabs.

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GrizeldaGrundle t1_ir7q0sf wrote

Not mutually exclusive. They are both terms used to describe Pigeon chicks. Squab refers to an earlier phase of development. They progress into squeakers.

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slimfaydey t1_ir7qrra wrote

Squab refers to pigeon as a meat source, in the same way that beef refers to cow as a meat source.

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GrizeldaGrundle t1_ir7tssd wrote

Interesting. I did not know that. Maybe harkens back to the days of Pigeon pie?! 🐦🥧

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RSwoon t1_ir8j5m0 wrote

I can attest I was a squeaker who hit puberty and then squabbed.

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