Keeping Pigeons in the Early 1800s.

A Very Profitable Livestock.

The New London Cookery is filled with useful information. Today we continue with the keeping of pigeons. General takeaways include:

1. Feed them peas, small beans, or buckwheat
2. Use a strong smelling spice to help them identify their home
3. Regular bathing promotes health
4. Keep them shut in 2-3 days when newly acquired

Interesting tidbit of information: Someone who keeps pigeons is called a pigeon fancier. Pigeon fancying is the art and science of keeping pigeons.

Source: New London Cookery, By A Lady, 1827.

More Fun Discoveries from Antique Cookbooks

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• Pickles ~1819
• Camping/Baking Art ~1910