Squab and Goose in Seattle?

[mattwright]

Hiya all

I am looking to source about 6 squab and a goose - preferably naturally, properly raised birds. Anyone have any ideas where to get these locally?

Cheers!

Matt

[mattwright]

WOW.. 14bucks for a pigeon. That is just crazy. One farm I called suggested I go down there and shoot a few. That is sounding like a good option, since I need at least 6 of them.

[howard 1st]

and your goose will run about $65...i saw fresh squab for $8 each a few weeks ago at ranch99 market in kent but they did not have them at the location in lynnwood

[arbyuu]

Please forgive me if you already knew, that squab is a young flightless pigeon. I've heard of restaurants in Los Angeles that would pay people to "harvest" them from nesting sites- such as bridge overpasses. Not sure if mature pigeons would work as a substitute.

[dylinw]

Hi Matt,

If you live near downtown, you can always go to Don and Joe's Meats in the market (http://www.donandjoesmeats.com/). They typically carry goose and squab, though you can call ahead to ensure they'll have the items available for you. Apparently they're sourced from a purveyor in Oregon. You can read about them here: https://www.nickyusa.com/.

[oliveoyl]

Hi Matt .. you should have luck at University Seafood & Poultry ... another route is to try one of the meat & poultry guys at the farmers markets, they may have some good local sources