Don_Kiddick Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Sorry, the 4 and 20 were in fact Rooks and not Blackbirds, the young ones being taken from the branches of the trees before they fledged usually around May the 15th IIRC. I've had Rook in a pie with beef and bacon, it was luvverly. rooks, crows, same family, whatever - I never said they were blackbirds do learn to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Quails are nice as an appetiser. Again, like pigeon, not much meat and a bit fiddly. Pheasant is a lovely meat but seems to be few and far between - veal seems to be more readily available. I guess the expense puts people off? Chatsworth Farm Shop has a good selection of game and the butchers there will advise on cooking etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessSam Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I've never had pigeon, I think because when I think of pidgeons I think of the dirty disease ridden ones in town and I have a bunny so if I ate rabbit I'd probably come home and have his little eyes looking at me in a 'You ate my brother' way, hahaha. I have had deer fairly often though, and I love it. I've also tried squirrel which was actually really nice, a very delicate flavour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Pheasant is a lovely meat but seems to be few and far between - veal seems to be more readily available. I guess the expense puts people off? Pheasant is seasonal, and the season's just finished but we got some last week at £10 for 2 brace, that works out at £2.50 a bird and each one serves 2 so it's really not expensive. We also get packs of 6 pigeon breast fillets for 3 quid and that's plenty for 2. Chatsworth tends to be a pricey option, you're better off looking for a village butcher with a game licence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest_225 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Is there any decent licensed game butcher in Sheffield? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stackmonkey Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I've had; venison, pheasant, pigeon, guinea fowl,, rabbit, partridge and enjoyed them all, being particuarly fond of venison. Only reason I don't eat more is cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discodown Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 i'm fairly surprised at how well eaten people are! i've not tried some of the stuff you lot have had but i wouldn't flinch at it. ]]dies anyone like mutton? a fine meat but much underrated i find “I hate a good many things, but I suffer them all the same.” Stannis Baratheon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Is there any decent licensed game butcher in Sheffield? There's a place in Woodseats I often drive past, it says "Fish, game, poultry, rabbits" over the door. I've never been in though so can't comment on price or quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzmobile Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I'm quite well eaten ! I've eaten some really weird stuff in France as well. Mutton Blee! Way too strong. Makes me feel 'ick, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted February 11, 2007 Author Share Posted February 11, 2007 Referring back to the "Do you spit or swallow?" posts, can I be first on this thread to use the term "Well hung". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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