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utility pigeon

出典:『Wiktionary』 (2015/07/18 18:57 UTC 版)

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utility pigeon (複数形 utility pigeons)

  1. A domesticated pigeon bred to grow quickly for the production of squab meat.
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Utility pigeon

出典:『Wikipedia』 (2010/11/14 11:36 UTC 版)

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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.

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