Utility pigeonとは 意味・読み方・使い方

Utility pigeons are domesticated pigeons bred for a source of meat called squab. Squabs have been used as a food by many nations for centuries. They were selected as birds that would breed and grow quickly. Because they are bred for squab production, conformation to a show standard is usually deemed unimportant. Utility pigeons are one of three main breed groupings used by pigeon fanciers. The other two are Flying/Sporting and Fancy. The characteristics of utility pigeons of most importance to the businessperson who is keeping them are rapid growth and high fecundity.