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Used to be an Excellent Source of Saltpeter for Making Gunpowder, Yeah I Know I'm a History and Science Freak. Still remember the Basic "Recipe" for Gunpowder. Hard to Imagine they were a Delicacy for Rich People "Once Upon a Time". Yes I Know the Story of Cher Ami to.
Pigeons Are More Than Pests
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The passenger pigeon was hunted into extinction. I raised pigeons for a few years as a teenager. Used to climb under a bridge and pick the colorful babies. I also still have a jar of saltpeter from the 60's from my chemical experiments.
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SPC Joseph Kopac
A true story. My parents weren't home and it was cold out. So, my baby sister coaxed all 15 of them into the house to warm up. My parents weren't too happy when they came home to 15 pigeons in the living room.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SPC Joseph Kopac - Love It! My #2 Granddaughter thinks She is Dr Doolittle! She Likes Critters better than Humans. Can't Say as I Blame Her Either!
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Back when I was twelve years old and living in the city, I used pigeons as practice specimens for taxidermy!
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