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Strange synchronicity. I am making a short film about someone I know who is homeless (gambling and crack addicted) and survives in NYC by catching pigeons and selling them in Chinatown (the real one in Brooklyn). Hes originally from Maine and grew up on a poultry farm. He learned to speak Cantonese as a kid from his father who he would travel with when his dad sold Chickens to restaurants in the city. He doesn't use a rifle or traps. He just throws bread out waits until a group of Pigeons drop down and then he grabs groups pf three or four at a time.
He sells individual birds on the street, and sometimes bulk orders. He will 'dress' (kill and pluck the birds) or just sell them live. He's a dynamic and engaging guy who probably could have done anything, but sadly the Crack seems to be finally winning.
Interestingly the most desirable and tasty pigeons in Chinese cooking are Kai Shek which are a mix of Feral and bred birds.
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