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GrizeldaGrundle t1_ir7q0sf wrote

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

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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