YUK! Eating pigeon! I have to say even if I was not Vegetarian, I would never consider eating pigeon ( by the way, I am not against the killing or eating of animals (regularly cook meat for my partner - before anyone says I am biased!).

Living in London they are definately NOT on the menu for anyone I know, they eat all manner of nastiness left around and do not look appetising with their dirty looking feathers and deformed feet! My friend works at a well known music venue in London and had to organise for someone to clean the area behind the canopy as it was full of pigeons nesting there, the Contractor ended up with a huge cold sore on his nose and cheek as a result of being amongst the droppings, nests and dead birds lying around... Mmm Not a pleasant menu item.

However, I can understand that you folks who live in more rural areas must get some good eating from some of the 'pests' that reside on your plots. At least you kind of know what they are consuming, plus with what is left of your crop you can grow the best vegetables and herbs to accompany them!