Utility pigeons

[1] They were bred to breed and grow quickly.

[2] Because they are bred for squab production, conformation to a show standard is usually deemed unimportant.

The characteristics of utility pigeons of most importance to the businessperson who is keeping them are rapid growth and high fecundity.

[3] Fanciers usually distinguish between the two sub-breeds by appending the word "show" or "utility" to the name of the breed.

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