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 they can be kept in cages just like chickens except obviously they can fly so you have to put a roof on it

you just feed tham seeds, not sure what they like best, probably stuff like wheet and millet and such

catching them isn't hard, they are pretty dumb, you could just attract them throwing breadcrumbs or seed on the ground and make a net... i saw a dude, while i was in the central prison in Sofia, use a piece of light fishing line with a loop and just put some stuff to bring the pigeon down near it and when it got its feet in the middle he pulled it and voila, pigeon's feet were snagged, that's probably more fiddly and patience but very easy, just a simple snare

they are really dumb birds, really

the males are easy to identify because they have more shiny plumage and they strut around cooing at the females, just get a few of each, don't eat these first ones, put little bracelets on their feet so you don't forget which ones, and let them breed and feed on good food and the next generation will be perfect for eating

it's a very greasy meat, and it doesn't taste that bad, it just sorta looks a bit mucky, quite grey and greasy, also the texture is a little soft, maybe a bit similar to catfish in this way, but not as bad as catfish