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Fruits of the pigeon hide

PIGEON have been an easy-to-find source of protein across the world for centuries. Available all year round, they are very much considered a sustainable food and for most people can be a local option. The birds’ tendency to forage from farmland firmly tips them into the ‘pest’ category but this lifestyle, along with a wilder natural diet, makes their meat incredibly flavourful and characterful.

Pigeon is rich in vitamins and minerals – particularly iron, which is important for boosting immunity. It is also low in fat and so, depending on how it is cooked, it can be considered a healthy option. I tend

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